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