How Many Syllables In Splendidly?
3syllables
Splendidly has 3 syllables, splen-did-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
splendidly
/ˈsplen.dɪd.li/ UK /ˈsplen.dɪd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, splen.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/splen.dɪd.li/
Division By Letters
splen-did-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Splendidly
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 | spl | e | n | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Splendidly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in splendidly?
Splendidly has 3 syllables, splen-did-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsplen.dɪd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in splendidly?
The first syllable, splen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of splendidly?
Splendidly has the structure CCCVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide splendidly into syllables?
By sound, splen.dɪd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, splen-did-ly.