How Many Syllables In Warily?
3syllables
Warily has 3 syllables, wa-ri-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
warily
/ˈweə.rɪ.li/ UK /ˈwer.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/weə.rɪ.li/
Division By Letters
wa-ri-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Warily
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 | w | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Warily Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in warily?
Warily has 3 syllables, wa-ri-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweə.rɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in warily?
The first syllable, wa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of warily?
Warily has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide warily into syllables?
By sound, weə.rɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, wa-ri-ly.