How Many Syllables In Highly?
2syllables
Highly has 2 syllables, high-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
highly
/ˈhaɪ.li/ UK /ˈhaɪ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, high.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/haɪ.li/
Division By Letters
high-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Highly
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Highly 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 highly?
Highly has 2 syllables, high-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in highly?
The first syllable, high, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of highly?
Highly has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide highly into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, high-ly.