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