How Many Syllables In Archery?
3syllables
Archery has 3 syllables, ar-che-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
archery
/ˈɑː.tʃə.ri/ UK /ˈɑːr.tʃə.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑː.tʃə.ri/
Division By Letters
ar-che-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Archery
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Archery Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in archery?
Archery has 3 syllables, ar-che-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.tʃə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in archery?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of archery?
Archery has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide archery into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.tʃə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-che-ry.