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