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