How Many Syllables In Greatly?
2syllables
Greatly has 2 syllables, great-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
greatly
/ˈɡreɪt.li/ UK /ˈɡreɪt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, great.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡreɪt.li/
Division By Letters
great-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Greatly
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 | ɡr | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Greatly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in greatly?
Greatly has 2 syllables, great-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡreɪt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in greatly?
The first syllable, great, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of greatly?
Greatly has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide greatly into syllables?
By sound, ɡreɪt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, great-ly.