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