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