How Many Syllables In Secretly?
3syllables
Secretly has 3 syllables, se-cret-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
secretly
/ˈsiː.krɪt.li/ UK /ˈsiː.krɪt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, se.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/siː.krɪt.li/
Division By Letters
se-cret-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Secretly
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | kr | ɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Secretly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in secretly?
Secretly has 3 syllables, se-cret-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsiː.krɪt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in secretly?
The first syllable, se, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of secretly?
Secretly has the structure CV/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide secretly into syllables?
By sound, siː.krɪt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, se-cret-ly.