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