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