How Many Syllables In Primarily?
4syllables
Primarily has 4 syllables, pri-mar-i-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
primarily
/praɪˈmer.ə.li/ UK /praɪˈmer.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mar.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/praɪ.mer.ə.li/
Division By Letters
pri-mar-i-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Primarily
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Primarily Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in primarily?
Primarily has 4 syllables, pri-mar-i-ly. In British English it is transcribed /praɪˈmer.ə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in primarily?
The second syllable, mar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of primarily?
Primarily has the structure CCV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide primarily into syllables?
By sound, praɪ.mer.ə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pri-mar-i-ly.