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