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