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