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