How Many Syllables In Stupidly?
3syllables
Stupidly has 3 syllables, stu-pid-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
stupidly
/ˈstjuː.pɪd.li/ UK /ˈstuː.pɪd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stu.
Syllable Structure
CCCV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/stjuː.pɪd.li/
Division By Letters
stu-pid-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stupidly
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 | stj | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 2 | p | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Stupidly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stupidly?
Stupidly has 3 syllables, stu-pid-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstjuː.pɪd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in stupidly?
The first syllable, stu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stupidly?
Stupidly has the structure CCCV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stupidly into syllables?
By sound, stjuː.pɪd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, stu-pid-ly.