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