How Many Syllables In Commonly?
3syllables
Commonly has 3 syllables, comm-on-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
commonly
/ˈkɒm.ən.li/ UK /ˈkɑː.mən.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, comm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/kɒm.ən.li/
Division By Letters
comm-on-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commonly
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 | k | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Commonly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commonly?
Commonly has 3 syllables, comm-on-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.ən.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in commonly?
The first syllable, comm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commonly?
Commonly has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commonly into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.ən.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, comm-on-ly.