How Many Syllables In Publicly?
3syllables
Publicly has 3 syllables, pub-lic-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
publicly
/ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/ UK /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/pʌb.lɪk.li/
Division By Letters
pub-lic-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Publicly
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 | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Publicly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in publicly?
Publicly has 3 syllables, pub-lic-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in publicly?
The first syllable, pub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of publicly?
Publicly has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide publicly into syllables?
By sound, pʌb.lɪk.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pub-lic-ly.