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