How Many Syllables In Securely?
3syllables
Securely has 3 syllables, secu-re-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
securely
/sɪˈkjʊə.li/ UK /sɪˈkjʊr.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, re.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪ.kjʊə.li/
Division By Letters
secu-re-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Securely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | kj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Securely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ 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 securely?
Securely has 3 syllables, secu-re-ly. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈkjʊə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in securely?
The second syllable, re, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of securely?
Securely has the structure CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide securely into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.kjʊə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, secu-re-ly.