How Many Syllables In Randomly?
3syllables
Randomly has 3 syllables, ran-dom-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
randomly
/ˈræn.dəm.li/ UK /ˈræn.dəm.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ran.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ræn.dəm.li/
Division By Letters
ran-dom-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Randomly
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Randomly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in randomly?
Randomly has 3 syllables, ran-dom-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈræn.dəm.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in randomly?
The first syllable, ran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of randomly?
Randomly has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide randomly into syllables?
By sound, ræn.dəm.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ran-dom-ly.