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