How Many Syllables In Zealously?
3syllables
Zealously has 3 syllables, zeal-ous-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
zealously
/ˈzel.əs.li/ UK /ˈzel.əs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, zeal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/zel.əs.li/
Division By Letters
zeal-ous-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Zealously
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 | z | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Zealously Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, 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 zealously?
Zealously has 3 syllables, zeal-ous-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈzel.əs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in zealously?
The first syllable, zeal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of zealously?
Zealously has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide zealously into syllables?
By sound, zel.əs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, zeal-ous-ly.