How Many Syllables In Reply?
2syllables
Reply has 2 syllables, re-ply. It is a disyllabic word.
reply
/rɪˈplaɪ/ UK /rɪˈplaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ply.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.plaɪ/
Division By Letters
re-ply
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reply
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | pl | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Reply Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reply?
Reply has 2 syllables, re-ply. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈplaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in reply?
The second syllable, ply, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reply?
Reply has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reply into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.plaɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-ply.