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