How Many Syllables In Swiftly?
2syllables
Swiftly has 2 syllables, swift-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
swiftly
/ˈswɪft.li/ UK /ˈswɪft.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, swift.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/swɪft.li/
Division By Letters
swift-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Swiftly
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 | sw | ɪ | ft | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Swiftly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ft/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in swiftly?
Swiftly has 2 syllables, swift-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈswɪft.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in swiftly?
The first syllable, swift, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of swiftly?
Swiftly has the structure CCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide swiftly into syllables?
By sound, swɪft.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, swift-ly.