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