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