How Many Syllables In Urgently?
3syllables
Urgently has 3 syllables, ur-gent-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
urgently
/ˈɜː.dʒənt.li/ UK /ˈɝː.dʒənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ur.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɜː.dʒənt.li/
Division By Letters
ur-gent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Urgently
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 | – | ɜː | – | V | open |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Urgently Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in urgently?
Urgently has 3 syllables, ur-gent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɜː.dʒənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in urgently?
The first syllable, ur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of urgently?
Urgently has the structure V/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide urgently into syllables?
By sound, ɜː.dʒənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ur-gent-ly.