How Many Syllables In Factory?
3syllables
Factory has 3 syllables, fac-to-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
factory
/ˈfæk.tə.ri/ UK /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fæk.tə.ri/
Division By Letters
fac-to-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Factory
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 | f | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Factory Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in factory?
Factory has 3 syllables, fac-to-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæk.tə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in factory?
The first syllable, fac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of factory?
Factory has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide factory into syllables?
By sound, fæk.tə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, fac-to-ry.