How Many Syllables In Privately?
3syllables
Privately has 3 syllables, priva-te-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
privately
/ˈpraɪ.vət.li/ UK /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, priva.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/praɪ.vət.li/
Division By Letters
priva-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Privately
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Privately Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ 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 privately?
Privately has 3 syllables, priva-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in privately?
The first syllable, priva, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of privately?
Privately has the structure CCV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide privately into syllables?
By sound, praɪ.vət.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, priva-te-ly.