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