How Many Syllables In Warmly?
2syllables
Warmly has 2 syllables, warm-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
warmly
/ˈwɔːm.li/ UK /ˈwɔːrm.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, warm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/wɔːm.li/
Division By Letters
warm-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Warmly
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 | w | ɔː | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Warmly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in warmly?
Warmly has 2 syllables, warm-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɔːm.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in warmly?
The first syllable, warm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of warmly?
Warmly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide warmly into syllables?
By sound, wɔːm.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, warm-ly.