How Many Syllables In Stubbornly?
3syllables
Stubbornly has 3 syllables, stubb-orn-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
stubbornly
/ˈstʌb.ən.li/ UK /ˈstʌb.ɚn.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stubb.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/stʌb.ən.li/
Division By Letters
stubb-orn-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stubbornly
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 | ʌ | b | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Stubbornly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stubbornly?
Stubbornly has 3 syllables, stubb-orn-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstʌb.ən.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in stubbornly?
The first syllable, stubb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stubbornly?
Stubbornly has the structure CCVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stubbornly into syllables?
By sound, stʌb.ən.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, stubb-orn-ly.