How Many Syllables In Brandy?
2syllables
Brandy has 2 syllables, bran-dy. It is a disyllabic word.
brandy
/ˈbræn.di/ UK /ˈbræn.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bran.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/bræn.di/
Division By Letters
bran-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brandy
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 | br | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Brandy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in brandy?
Brandy has 2 syllables, bran-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbræn.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in brandy?
The first syllable, bran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brandy?
Brandy has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brandy into syllables?
By sound, bræn.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, bran-dy.