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