How Many Syllables In Easily?
3syllables
Easily has 3 syllables, ea-si-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
easily
/ˈiː.zɪ.li/ UK /ˈiː.zə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ea.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/iː.zɪ.li/
Division By Letters
ea-si-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Easily
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | z | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Easily Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ | /ˈiː.zə.li/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈiː.zəl.i/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in easily?
Easily has 3 syllables, ea-si-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.zɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in easily?
The first syllable, ea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of easily?
Easily has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide easily into syllables?
By sound, iː.zɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ea-si-ly.