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