How Many Syllables In Orderly?
3syllables
Orderly has 3 syllables, or-der-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
orderly
/ˈɔː.də.li/ UK /ˈɔːr.dɚ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, or.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɔː.də.li/
Division By Letters
or-der-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Orderly
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 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Orderly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ 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 orderly?
Orderly has 3 syllables, or-der-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.də.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in orderly?
The first syllable, or, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of orderly?
Orderly has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide orderly into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.də.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, or-der-ly.