How Many Syllables In Nearly?
2syllables
Nearly has 2 syllables, near-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
nearly
/ˈnɪə.li/ UK /ˈnɪr.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, near.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/nɪə.li/
Division By Letters
near-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nearly
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 | n | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Nearly 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 nearly?
Nearly has 2 syllables, near-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɪə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in nearly?
The first syllable, near, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nearly?
Nearly has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nearly into syllables?
By sound, nɪə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, near-ly.