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