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