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