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