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