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