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