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