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