How Many Syllables In Superbly?
3syllables
Superbly has 3 syllables, su-perb-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
superbly
/suːˈpɜːb.li/ UK /suːˈpɝːb.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, perb.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/suː.pɜːb.li/
Division By Letters
su-perb-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Superbly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɜː | b | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Superbly 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 superbly?
Superbly has 3 syllables, su-perb-ly. In British English it is transcribed /suːˈpɜːb.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in superbly?
The second syllable, perb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of superbly?
Superbly has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide superbly into syllables?
By sound, suː.pɜːb.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-perb-ly.