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