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