How Many Syllables In Frequently?
3syllables
Frequently has 3 syllables, fre-quent-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
frequently
/ˈfriː.kwənt.li/ UK /ˈfriː.kwənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fre.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/friː.kwənt.li/
Division By Letters
fre-quent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Frequently
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 | fr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | kw | ə | nt | CCVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Frequently Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in frequently?
Frequently has 3 syllables, fre-quent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfriː.kwənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in frequently?
The first syllable, fre, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of frequently?
Frequently has the structure CCV/CCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide frequently into syllables?
By sound, friː.kwənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, fre-quent-ly.