How Many Syllables In Wickedly?
3syllables
Wickedly has 3 syllables, wick-ed-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
wickedly
/ˈwɪk.ɪd.li/ UK /ˈwɪk.ɪd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/wɪk.ɪd.li/
Division By Letters
wick-ed-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wickedly
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 | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wickedly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wickedly?
Wickedly has 3 syllables, wick-ed-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪk.ɪd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in wickedly?
The first syllable, wick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wickedly?
Wickedly has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wickedly into syllables?
By sound, wɪk.ɪd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, wick-ed-ly.