How Many Syllables In Rally?
2syllables
Rally has 2 syllables, rall-y. It is a disyllabic word.
rally
/ˈræl.i/ UK /ˈræl.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rall.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ræl.i/
Division By Letters
rall-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rally
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 | r | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Rally Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rally?
Rally has 2 syllables, rall-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈræl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in rally?
The first syllable, rall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rally?
Rally has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rally into syllables?
By sound, ræl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, rall-y.