How Many Syllables In Madly?
2syllables
Madly has 2 syllables, mad-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
madly
/ˈmæd.li/ UK /ˈmæd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mad.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mæd.li/
Division By Letters
mad-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Madly
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 | m | æ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Madly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in madly?
Madly has 2 syllables, mad-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in madly?
The first syllable, mad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of madly?
Madly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide madly into syllables?
By sound, mæd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, mad-ly.