How Many Syllables In Secondarily?
5syllables
Secondarily has 5 syllables, sec-on-dar-i-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
secondarily
/ˌsek.ənˈder.ɪ.li/ UK /ˌsek.ənˈder.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/sek.ən.der.ɪ.li/
Division By Letters
sec-on-dar-i-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Secondarily
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | s | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | d | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Secondarily Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in secondarily?
Secondarily has 5 syllables, sec-on-dar-i-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsek.ənˈder.ɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in secondarily?
The third syllable, dar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of secondarily?
Secondarily has the structure CVC/VC/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide secondarily into syllables?
By sound, sek.ən.der.ɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, sec-on-dar-i-ly.
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