How Many Syllables In Disorderly?
4syllables
Disorderly has 4 syllables, di-sor-der-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
disorderly
/dɪˈsɔː.də.li/ UK /dɪˈsɔːr.dɚ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.sɔː.də.li/
Division By Letters
di-sor-der-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Disorderly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Disorderly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in disorderly?
Disorderly has 4 syllables, di-sor-der-ly. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsɔː.də.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in disorderly?
The second syllable, sor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of disorderly?
Disorderly has the structure CV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide disorderly into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.sɔː.də.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-sor-der-ly.