How Many Syllables In Kelly?
2syllables
Kelly has 2 syllables, kell-y. It is a disyllabic word.
kelly
/ˈkel.i/ UK /ˈkel.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kell.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kel.i/
Division By Letters
kell-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kelly
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 | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Kelly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Kelly?
Kelly has 2 syllables, kell-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkel.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in Kelly?
The first syllable, kell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Kelly?
Kelly has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Kelly into syllables?
By sound, kel.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, kell-y.