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