How Many Syllables In Ordinarily?
5syllables
Ordinarily has 5 syllables, or-din-ar-i-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
ordinarily
/ˈɔː.dən.ər.ə.li/ UK /ˌɔːr.dənˈer.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, or.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɔː.dən.ər.ə.li/
Division By Letters
or-din-ar-i-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ordinarily
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Ordinarily Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Syllable 3 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ordinarily?
Ordinarily has 5 syllables, or-din-ar-i-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.dən.ər.ə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in ordinarily?
The first syllable, or, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ordinarily?
Ordinarily has the structure V/CVC/VC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ordinarily into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.dən.ər.ə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, or-din-ar-i-ly.
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