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