How Many Syllables In Busybody?
4syllables
Busybody has 4 syllables, bus-y-bod-y. It is a polysyllabic word.
busybody
/ˈbɪz.i.bɒd.i/ UK /ˈbɪz.i.bɑː.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/bɪz.i.bɒd.i/
Division By Letters
bus-y-bod-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Busybody
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 |
| 3 | b | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Busybody Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /d/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in busybody?
Busybody has 4 syllables, bus-y-bod-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɪz.i.bɒd.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in busybody?
The first syllable, bus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of busybody?
Busybody has the structure CVC/V/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide busybody into syllables?
By sound, bɪz.i.bɒd.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, bus-y-bod-y.
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