How Many Syllables In Keenly?
2syllables
Keenly has 2 syllables, keen-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
keenly
/ˈkiːn.li/ UK /ˈkiːn.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, keen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kiːn.li/
Division By Letters
keen-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Keenly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | iː | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Keenly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in keenly?
Keenly has 2 syllables, keen-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkiːn.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in keenly?
The first syllable, keen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of keenly?
Keenly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide keenly into syllables?
By sound, kiːn.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, keen-ly.