How Many Syllables In Curly?
2syllables
Curly has 2 syllables, cur-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
curly
/ˈkɜː.li/ UK /ˈkɝː.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kɜː.li/
Division By Letters
cur-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Curly
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Curly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in curly?
Curly has 2 syllables, cur-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɜː.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in curly?
The first syllable, cur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of curly?
Curly has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide curly into syllables?
By sound, kɜː.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, cur-ly.