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