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