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