How Many Syllables In Lavishly?
3syllables
Lavishly has 3 syllables, lav-ish-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
lavishly
/ˈlæv.ɪʃ.li/ UK /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lav.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/læv.ɪʃ.li/
Division By Letters
lav-ish-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lavishly
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 | æ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Lavishly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lavishly?
Lavishly has 3 syllables, lav-ish-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in lavishly?
The first syllable, lav, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lavishly?
Lavishly has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lavishly into syllables?
By sound, læv.ɪʃ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, lav-ish-ly.