How Many Syllables In Steadily?
3syllables
Steadily has 3 syllables, stead-i-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
steadily
/ˈsted.ə.li/ UK /ˈsted.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stead.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/sted.ə.li/
Division By Letters
stead-i-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Steadily
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 | st | e | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Steadily Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in steadily?
Steadily has 3 syllables, stead-i-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsted.ə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in steadily?
The first syllable, stead, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of steadily?
Steadily has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide steadily into syllables?
By sound, sted.ə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, stead-i-ly.