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