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