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