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