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