How Many Syllables In Resolutely?
4syllables
Resolutely has 4 syllables, resol-u-te-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
resolutely
/ˈrez.ə.luːt.li/ UK /ˈrez.ə.luːt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, resol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rez.ə.luːt.li/
Division By Letters
resol-u-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resolutely
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | uː | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Resolutely Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resolutely?
Resolutely has 4 syllables, resol-u-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrez.ə.luːt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in resolutely?
The first syllable, resol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resolutely?
Resolutely has the structure CVC/V/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resolutely into syllables?
By sound, rez.ə.luːt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, resol-u-te-ly.