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