How Many Syllables In Sincerely?
3syllables
Sincerely has 3 syllables, sin-cere-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
sincerely
/sɪnˈsɪə.li/ UK /sɪnˈsɪr.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cere.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪn.sɪə.li/
Division By Letters
sin-cere-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sincerely
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 | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Sincerely 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 sincerely?
Sincerely has 3 syllables, sin-cere-ly. In British English it is transcribed /sɪnˈsɪə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in sincerely?
The second syllable, cere, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sincerely?
Sincerely has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sincerely into syllables?
By sound, sɪn.sɪə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, sin-cere-ly.