How Many Syllables In Tightly?
2syllables
Tightly has 2 syllables, tight-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
tightly
/ˈtaɪt.li/ UK /ˈtaɪt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tight.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/taɪt.li/
Division By Letters
tight-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tightly
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 | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Tightly 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 tightly?
Tightly has 2 syllables, tight-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtaɪt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in tightly?
The first syllable, tight, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tightly?
Tightly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tightly into syllables?
By sound, taɪt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, tight-ly.