How Many Syllables In Weekly?
2syllables
Weekly has 2 syllables, week-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
weekly
/ˈwiːk.li/ UK /ˈwiːk.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, week.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/wiːk.li/
Division By Letters
week-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Weekly
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 | iː | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Weekly 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 weekly?
Weekly has 2 syllables, week-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwiːk.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in weekly?
The first syllable, week, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of weekly?
Weekly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide weekly into syllables?
By sound, wiːk.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, week-ly.