How Many Syllables In Smoky?
2syllables
Smoky has 2 syllables, smo-ky. It is a disyllabic word.
smoky
/ˈsməʊ.ki/ UK /ˈsmoʊ.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, smo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/sməʊ.ki/
Division By Letters
smo-ky
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Smoky
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 | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Smoky Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in smoky?
Smoky has 2 syllables, smo-ky. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsməʊ.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in smoky?
The first syllable, smo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of smoky?
Smoky has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide smoky into syllables?
By sound, sməʊ.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, smo-ky.