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