How Many Syllables In Dorothy?
3syllables
Dorothy has 3 syllables, dor-o-thy. It is a trisyllabic word.
dorothy
/ˈdɒr.ə.θi/ UK /ˈdɔːr.ə.θi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dor.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/dɒr.ə.θi/
Division By Letters
dor-o-thy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dorothy
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 | d | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | θ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Dorothy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Dorothy?
Dorothy has 3 syllables, dor-o-thy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɒr.ə.θi/.
Which syllable is stressed in Dorothy?
The first syllable, dor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Dorothy?
Dorothy has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Dorothy into syllables?
By sound, dɒr.ə.θi. By letters, as a spelling guide, dor-o-thy.