How Many Syllables In Apply?
2syllables
Apply has 2 syllables, a-pply. It is a disyllabic word.
apply
/əˈplaɪ/ UK /əˈplaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pply.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV
Division By Sound
/ə.plaɪ/
Division By Letters
a-pply
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apply
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | pl | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Apply 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 apply?
Apply has 2 syllables, a-pply. In British English it is transcribed /əˈplaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in apply?
The second syllable, pply, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apply?
Apply has the structure V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apply into syllables?
By sound, ə.plaɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-pply.