How Many Syllables In Quandary?
2syllables
Quandary has 2 syllables, quan-dary. It is a disyllabic word.
quandary
/ˈkwɒn.dri/ UK /ˈkwɑːn.dri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, quan.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/kwɒn.dri/
Division By Letters
quan-dary
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Quandary
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 | kw | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | dr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Quandary Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in quandary?
Quandary has 2 syllables, quan-dary. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkwɒn.dri/.
Which syllable is stressed in quandary?
The first syllable, quan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of quandary?
Quandary has the structure CCVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide quandary into syllables?
By sound, kwɒn.dri. By letters, as a spelling guide, quan-dary.