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