How Many Syllables In Okay?
2syllables
Okay has 2 syllables, o-kay. It is a disyllabic word.
okay
/ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ UK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, kay.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/əʊ.keɪ/
Division By Letters
o-kay
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Okay
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Okay Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in okay?
Okay has 2 syllables, o-kay. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in okay?
The second syllable, kay, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of okay?
Okay has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide okay into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.keɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-kay.