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