How Many Syllables In Yearly?
2syllables
Yearly has 2 syllables, year-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
yearly
/ˈjɪə.li/ UK /ˈjɪr.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, year.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/jɪə.li/
Division By Letters
year-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Yearly
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 | j | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Yearly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈjɪə.li/ | /ˈjɪr.li/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈjɜː.li/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in yearly?
Yearly has 2 syllables, year-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjɪə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in yearly?
The first syllable, year, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of yearly?
Yearly has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide yearly into syllables?
By sound, jɪə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, year-ly.