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