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