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