How Many Syllables In Sickly?
2syllables
Sickly has 2 syllables, sick-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
sickly
/ˈsɪk.li/ UK /ˈsɪk.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪk.li/
Division By Letters
sick-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sickly
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 | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Sickly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sickly?
Sickly has 2 syllables, sick-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪk.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in sickly?
The first syllable, sick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sickly?
Sickly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sickly into syllables?
By sound, sɪk.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, sick-ly.