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