How Many Syllables In Monthly?
2syllables
Monthly has 2 syllables, month-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
monthly
/ˈmʌnθ.li/ UK /ˈmʌnθ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, month.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/mʌnθ.li/
Division By Letters
month-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Monthly
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 | ʌ | nθ | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Monthly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /nθ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in monthly?
Monthly has 2 syllables, month-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌnθ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in monthly?
The first syllable, month, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of monthly?
Monthly has the structure CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide monthly into syllables?
By sound, mʌnθ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, month-ly.