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