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