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