How Many Syllables In Bully?
2syllables
Bully has 2 syllables, bull-y. It is a disyllabic word.
bully
/ˈbʊl.i/ UK /ˈbʊl.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bull.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/bʊl.i/
Division By Letters
bull-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bully
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 | b | ʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Bully Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bully?
Bully has 2 syllables, bull-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʊl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in bully?
The first syllable, bull, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bully?
Bully has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bully into syllables?
By sound, bʊl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, bull-y.