How Many Syllables In Masterly?
3syllables
Masterly has 3 syllables, ma-ster-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
masterly
/ˈmɑː.stə.li/ UK /ˈmæs.tɚ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/mɑː.stə.li/
Division By Letters
ma-ster-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Masterly
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Masterly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in masterly?
Masterly has 3 syllables, ma-ster-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.stə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in masterly?
The first syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of masterly?
Masterly has the structure CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide masterly into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.stə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-ster-ly.