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