How Many Syllables In Sneaky?
2syllables
Sneaky has 2 syllables, snea-ky. It is a disyllabic word.
sneaky
/ˈsniː.ki/ UK /ˈsniː.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, snea.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/sniː.ki/
Division By Letters
snea-ky
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sneaky
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 | sn | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Sneaky 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 sneaky?
Sneaky has 2 syllables, snea-ky. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsniː.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in sneaky?
The first syllable, snea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sneaky?
Sneaky has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sneaky into syllables?
By sound, sniː.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, snea-ky.