How Many Syllables In Stiffly?
2syllables
Stiffly has 2 syllables, stiff-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
stiffly
/ˈstɪf.li/ UK /ˈstɪf.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stiff.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/stɪf.li/
Division By Letters
stiff-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stiffly
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 | ɪ | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Stiffly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stiffly?
Stiffly has 2 syllables, stiff-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstɪf.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in stiffly?
The first syllable, stiff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stiffly?
Stiffly has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stiffly into syllables?
By sound, stɪf.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, stiff-ly.