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