How Many Syllables In Wantonly?
3syllables
Wantonly has 3 syllables, wan-ton-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
wantonly
/ˈwɒn.tən.li/ UK /ˈwɑːn.t̬ən.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/wɒn.tən.li/
Division By Letters
wan-ton-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wantonly
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 | w | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wantonly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wantonly?
Wantonly has 3 syllables, wan-ton-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɒn.tən.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in wantonly?
The first syllable, wan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wantonly?
Wantonly has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wantonly into syllables?
By sound, wɒn.tən.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, wan-ton-ly.