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