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