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