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