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