How Many Syllables In Currently?
3syllables
Currently has 3 syllables, curr-ent-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
currently
/ˈkʌr.ənt.li/ UK /ˈkɝː.ənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, curr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC/CV
Division By Sound
/kʌr.ənt.li/
Division By Letters
curr-ent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Currently
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 | ʌ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Currently Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in currently?
Currently has 3 syllables, curr-ent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌr.ənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in currently?
The first syllable, curr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of currently?
Currently has the structure CVC/VCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide currently into syllables?
By sound, kʌr.ənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, curr-ent-ly.