How Many Syllables In Spyware?
2syllables
Spyware has 2 syllables, spy-ware. It is a disyllabic word.
spyware
/ˈspaɪ.weə/ UK /ˈspaɪ.wer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spy.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/spaɪ.weə/
Division By Letters
spy-ware
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spyware
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 | sp | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | w | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Spyware Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spyware?
Spyware has 2 syllables, spy-ware. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspaɪ.weə/.
Which syllable is stressed in spyware?
The first syllable, spy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spyware?
Spyware has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spyware into syllables?
By sound, spaɪ.weə. By letters, as a spelling guide, spy-ware.