How Many Syllables In Presently?
3syllables
Presently has 3 syllables, pres-ent-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
presently
/ˈprez.ənt.li/ UK /ˈprez.ənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pres.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VCC/CV
Division By Sound
/prez.ənt.li/
Division By Letters
pres-ent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Presently
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 | pr | e | z | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Presently Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in presently?
Presently has 3 syllables, pres-ent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprez.ənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in presently?
The first syllable, pres, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of presently?
Presently has the structure CCVC/VCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide presently into syllables?
By sound, prez.ənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pres-ent-ly.