How Many Syllables In Scarcely?
2syllables
Scarcely has 2 syllables, scar-cely. It is a disyllabic word.
scarcely
/ˈskeəs.li/ UK /ˈskers.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scar.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/skeəs.li/
Division By Letters
scar-cely
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scarcely
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 | sk | eə | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Scarcely 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 scarcely?
Scarcely has 2 syllables, scar-cely. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskeəs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in scarcely?
The first syllable, scar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scarcely?
Scarcely has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scarcely into syllables?
By sound, skeəs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, scar-cely.