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