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