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