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