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