How Many Syllables In Surely?
2syllables
Surely has 2 syllables, sure-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
surely
/ˈʃɔː.li/ UK /ˈʃʊr.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sure.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʃɔː.li/
Division By Letters
sure-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Surely
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 | ʃ | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Surely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈʃɔː.li/ | /ˈʃʊr.li/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈʃʊə.li/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in surely?
Surely has 2 syllables, sure-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃɔː.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in surely?
The first syllable, sure, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of surely?
Surely has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide surely into syllables?
By sound, ʃɔː.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, sure-ly.