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