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