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