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