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