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