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