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