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