How Many Syllables In Grisly?
2syllables
Grisly has 2 syllables, gris-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
grisly
/ˈɡrɪz.li/ UK /ˈɡrɪz.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gris.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡrɪz.li/
Division By Letters
gris-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grisly
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 | ɪ | z | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Grisly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in grisly?
Grisly has 2 syllables, gris-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡrɪz.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in grisly?
The first syllable, gris, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grisly?
Grisly has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grisly into syllables?
By sound, ɡrɪz.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, gris-ly.