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