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