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