How Many Syllables In Stealthy?
2syllables
Stealthy has 2 syllables, steal-thy. It is a disyllabic word.
stealthy
/ˈstel.θi/ UK /ˈstel.θi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, steal.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/stel.θi/
Division By Letters
steal-thy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stealthy
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 | st | e | l | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | θ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Stealthy 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 stealthy?
Stealthy has 2 syllables, steal-thy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstel.θi/.
Which syllable is stressed in stealthy?
The first syllable, steal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stealthy?
Stealthy has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stealthy into syllables?
By sound, stel.θi. By letters, as a spelling guide, steal-thy.