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