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