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