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