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