How Many Syllables In Wearily?
3syllables
Wearily has 3 syllables, wea-ri-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
wearily
/ˈwɪə.rɪ.li/ UK /ˈwɪr.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/wɪə.rɪ.li/
Division By Letters
wea-ri-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wearily
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 | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wearily 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 wearily?
Wearily has 3 syllables, wea-ri-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪə.rɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in wearily?
The first syllable, wea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wearily?
Wearily has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wearily into syllables?
By sound, wɪə.rɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, wea-ri-ly.