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