How Many Syllables In Vaguely?
2syllables
Vaguely has 2 syllables, vague-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
vaguely
/ˈveɪ.ɡli/ UK /ˈveɪ.ɡli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vague.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/veɪ.ɡli/
Division By Letters
vague-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vaguely
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 | v | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Vaguely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vaguely?
Vaguely has 2 syllables, vague-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈveɪ.ɡli/.
Which syllable is stressed in vaguely?
The first syllable, vague, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vaguely?
Vaguely has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vaguely into syllables?
By sound, veɪ.ɡli. By letters, as a spelling guide, vague-ly.