How Many Syllables In Slightly?
2syllables
Slightly has 2 syllables, slight-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
slightly
/ˈslaɪt.li/ UK /ˈslaɪt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, slight.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/slaɪt.li/
Division By Letters
slight-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Slightly
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 | sl | aɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Slightly 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 slightly?
Slightly has 2 syllables, slight-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈslaɪt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in slightly?
The first syllable, slight, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of slightly?
Slightly has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide slightly into syllables?
By sound, slaɪt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, slight-ly.