How Many Syllables In Silently?
3syllables
Silently has 3 syllables, si-lent-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
silently
/ˈsaɪ.lənt.li/ UK /ˈsaɪ.lənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, si.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/saɪ.lənt.li/
Division By Letters
si-lent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Silently
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Silently Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ 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 silently?
Silently has 3 syllables, si-lent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪ.lənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in silently?
The first syllable, si, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of silently?
Silently has the structure CV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide silently into syllables?
By sound, saɪ.lənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, si-lent-ly.