How Many Syllables In Tersely?
2syllables
Tersely has 2 syllables, ter-sely. It is a disyllabic word.
tersely
/ˈtɜːs.li/ UK /ˈtɝːs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/tɜːs.li/
Division By Letters
ter-sely
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tersely
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 | ɜː | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Tersely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tersely?
Tersely has 2 syllables, ter-sely. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɜːs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in tersely?
The first syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tersely?
Tersely has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tersely into syllables?
By sound, tɜːs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ter-sely.