How Many Syllables In Loyally?
3syllables
Loyally has 3 syllables, lo-ya-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
loyally
/ˈlɔɪ.əl.i/ UK /ˈlɔɪ.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lo.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/V
Division By Sound
/lɔɪ.əl.i/
Division By Letters
lo-ya-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Loyally
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Loyally Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in loyally?
Loyally has 3 syllables, lo-ya-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɔɪ.əl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in loyally?
The first syllable, lo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of loyally?
Loyally has the structure CV/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide loyally into syllables?
By sound, lɔɪ.əl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, lo-ya-lly.