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