How Many Syllables In Ferry?
2syllables
Ferry has 2 syllables, ferr-y. It is a disyllabic word.
ferry
/ˈfer.i/ UK /ˈfer.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ferr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/fer.i/
Division By Letters
ferr-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ferry
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 | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Ferry Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ferry?
Ferry has 2 syllables, ferr-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfer.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in ferry?
The first syllable, ferr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ferry?
Ferry has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ferry into syllables?
By sound, fer.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, ferr-y.