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