How Many Syllables In Contrary?
3syllables
Contrary has 3 syllables, con-trar-y. It is a trisyllabic word.
contrary
/ˈkɒn.trər.i/ UK /ˈkɑːn.trer.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/kɒn.trər.i/
Division By Letters
con-trar-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contrary
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 | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | r | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Contrary Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contrary?
Contrary has 3 syllables, con-trar-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.trər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in contrary?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contrary?
Contrary has the structure CVC/CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contrary into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.trər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-trar-y.