How Many Syllables In Kindly?
2syllables
Kindly has 2 syllables, kind-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
kindly
/ˈkaɪnd.li/ UK /ˈkaɪnd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kind.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/kaɪnd.li/
Division By Letters
kind-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kindly
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 | aɪ | nd | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Kindly 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 kindly?
Kindly has 2 syllables, kind-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkaɪnd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in kindly?
The first syllable, kind, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of kindly?
Kindly has the structure CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide kindly into syllables?
By sound, kaɪnd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, kind-ly.