How Many Syllables In Purposely?
3syllables
Purposely has 3 syllables, pur-pose-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
purposely
/ˈpɜː.pəs.li/ UK /ˈpɝː.pəs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/pɜː.pəs.li/
Division By Letters
pur-pose-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Purposely
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 | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Purposely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in purposely?
Purposely has 3 syllables, pur-pose-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɜː.pəs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in purposely?
The first syllable, pur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of purposely?
Purposely has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide purposely into syllables?
By sound, pɜː.pəs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pur-pose-ly.