How Many Syllables In Rely?
2syllables
Rely has 2 syllables, re-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
rely
/rɪˈlaɪ/ UK /rɪˈlaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ly.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.laɪ/
Division By Letters
re-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Rely 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 rely?
Rely has 2 syllables, re-ly. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈlaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in rely?
The second syllable, ly, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rely?
Rely has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rely into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.laɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-ly.