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