How Many Syllables In Oddly?
2syllables
Oddly has 2 syllables, odd-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
oddly
/ˈɒd.li/ UK /ˈɑːd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, odd.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɒd.li/
Division By Letters
odd-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Oddly
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 | – | ɒ | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Oddly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in oddly?
Oddly has 2 syllables, odd-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in oddly?
The first syllable, odd, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of oddly?
Oddly has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide oddly into syllables?
By sound, ɒd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, odd-ly.