How Many Syllables In Roughly?
2syllables
Roughly has 2 syllables, rough-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
roughly
/ˈrʌf.li/ UK /ˈrʌf.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rough.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rʌf.li/
Division By Letters
rough-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Roughly
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 | r | ʌ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Roughly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in roughly?
Roughly has 2 syllables, rough-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrʌf.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in roughly?
The first syllable, rough, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of roughly?
Roughly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide roughly into syllables?
By sound, rʌf.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, rough-ly.