How Many Syllables In Cheeky?
2syllables
Cheeky has 2 syllables, chee-ky. It is a disyllabic word.
cheeky
/ˈtʃiː.ki/ UK /ˈtʃiː.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chee.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tʃiː.ki/
Division By Letters
chee-ky
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cheeky
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 | tʃ | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Cheeky Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cheeky?
Cheeky has 2 syllables, chee-ky. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃiː.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in cheeky?
The first syllable, chee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cheeky?
Cheeky has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cheeky into syllables?
By sound, tʃiː.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, chee-ky.