How Many Syllables In Parody?
3syllables
Parody has 3 syllables, par-o-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
parody
/ˈpær.ə.di/ UK /ˈper.ə.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/pær.ə.di/
Division By Letters
par-o-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Parody
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 | p | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Parody Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in parody?
Parody has 3 syllables, par-o-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpær.ə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in parody?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of parody?
Parody has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide parody into syllables?
By sound, pær.ə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-o-dy.