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