How Many Syllables In Politely?
3syllables
Politely has 3 syllables, poli-te-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
politely
/pəˈlaɪt.li/ UK /pəˈlaɪt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, te.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/pə.laɪt.li/
Division By Letters
poli-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Politely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Politely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ 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 politely?
Politely has 3 syllables, poli-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈlaɪt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in politely?
The second syllable, te, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of politely?
Politely has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide politely into syllables?
By sound, pə.laɪt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, poli-te-ly.