How Many Syllables In Curiously?
4syllables
Curiously has 4 syllables, cu-ri-ous-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
curiously
/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs.li/ UK /ˈkjʊr.i.əs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/kjʊə.ri.əs.li/
Division By Letters
cu-ri-ous-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Curiously
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 | kj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Curiously Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in curiously?
Curiously has 4 syllables, cu-ri-ous-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in curiously?
The first syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of curiously?
Curiously has the structure CCV/CV/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide curiously into syllables?
By sound, kjʊə.ri.əs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, cu-ri-ous-ly.