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