How Many Syllables In Correctly?
3syllables
Correctly has 3 syllables, co-rrect-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
correctly
/kəˈrekt.li/ UK /kəˈrekt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/kə.rekt.li/
Division By Letters
co-rrect-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Correctly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Correctly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /kt/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in correctly?
Correctly has 3 syllables, co-rrect-ly. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈrekt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in correctly?
The second syllable, rrect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of correctly?
Correctly has the structure CV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide correctly into syllables?
By sound, kə.rekt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-rrect-ly.