How Many Syllables In Perfectly?
3syllables
Perfectly has 3 syllables, per-fect-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
perfectly
/ˈpɜː.fɪkt.li/ UK /ˈpɝː.fɪkt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/pɜː.fɪkt.li/
Division By Letters
per-fect-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Perfectly
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 | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | ɪ | kt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Perfectly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in perfectly?
Perfectly has 3 syllables, per-fect-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɜː.fɪkt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in perfectly?
The first syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of perfectly?
Perfectly has the structure CV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide perfectly into syllables?
By sound, pɜː.fɪkt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-fect-ly.