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