How Many Syllables In Wrongly?
2syllables
Wrongly has 2 syllables, wrong-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
wrongly
/ˈrɒŋ.li/ UK /ˈrɔːŋ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wrong.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rɒŋ.li/
Division By Letters
wrong-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wrongly
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 | r | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wrongly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wrongly?
Wrongly has 2 syllables, wrong-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɒŋ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in wrongly?
The first syllable, wrong, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wrongly?
Wrongly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wrongly into syllables?
By sound, rɒŋ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, wrong-ly.