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