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