How Many Syllables In Slippery?
3syllables
Slippery has 3 syllables, slipp-e-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
slippery
/ˈslɪp.ə.ri/ UK /ˈslɪp.ə.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, slipp.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/slɪp.ə.ri/
Division By Letters
slipp-e-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Slippery
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 | sl | ɪ | p | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Slippery Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in slippery?
Slippery has 3 syllables, slipp-e-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈslɪp.ə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in slippery?
The first syllable, slipp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of slippery?
Slippery has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide slippery into syllables?
By sound, slɪp.ə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, slipp-e-ry.