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