How Many Syllables In Naively?
3syllables
Naively has 3 syllables, naiv-e-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
naively
/naɪˈiːv.li/ UK /naɪˈiːv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/naɪ.iːv.li/
Division By Letters
naiv-e-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Naively
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | iː | v | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Naively Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in naively?
Naively has 3 syllables, naiv-e-ly. In British English it is transcribed /naɪˈiːv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in naively?
The second syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of naively?
Naively has the structure CV/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide naively into syllables?
By sound, naɪ.iːv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, naiv-e-ly.