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