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