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