How Many Syllables In Sharply?
2syllables
Sharply has 2 syllables, shar-ply. It is a disyllabic word.
sharply
/ˈʃɑː.pli/ UK /ˈʃɑːr.pli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, shar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/ʃɑː.pli/
Division By Letters
shar-ply
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sharply
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 | ʃ | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | pl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Sharply Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sharply?
Sharply has 2 syllables, shar-ply. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃɑː.pli/.
Which syllable is stressed in sharply?
The first syllable, shar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sharply?
Sharply has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sharply into syllables?
By sound, ʃɑː.pli. By letters, as a spelling guide, shar-ply.