How Many Syllables In Ugly?
2syllables
Ugly has 2 syllables, ug-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
ugly
/ˈʌɡ.li/ UK /ˈʌɡ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ug.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌɡ.li/
Division By Letters
ug-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ugly
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 | – | ʌ | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Ugly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ugly?
Ugly has 2 syllables, ug-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌɡ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in ugly?
The first syllable, ug, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ugly?
Ugly has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ugly into syllables?
By sound, ʌɡ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ug-ly.