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