How Many Syllables In Safely?
2syllables
Safely has 2 syllables, safe-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
safely
/ˈseɪ.fli/ UK /ˈseɪ.fli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, safe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/seɪ.fli/
Division By Letters
safe-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Safely
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 | s | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | fl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Safely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in safely?
Safely has 2 syllables, safe-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈseɪ.fli/.
Which syllable is stressed in safely?
The first syllable, safe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of safely?
Safely has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide safely into syllables?
By sound, seɪ.fli. By letters, as a spelling guide, safe-ly.