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