How Many Syllables In Elegantly?
4syllables
Elegantly has 4 syllables, el-e-gant-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
elegantly
/ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt.li/ UK /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, el.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/el.ɪ.ɡənt.li/
Division By Letters
el-e-gant-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Elegantly
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 | – | e | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Elegantly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in elegantly?
Elegantly has 4 syllables, el-e-gant-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in elegantly?
The first syllable, el, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of elegantly?
Elegantly has the structure VC/V/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide elegantly into syllables?
By sound, el.ɪ.ɡənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, el-e-gant-ly.