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