How Many Syllables In Sturdy?
2syllables
Sturdy has 2 syllables, stur-dy. It is a disyllabic word.
sturdy
/ˈstɜː.di/ UK /ˈstɝː.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stur.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/stɜː.di/
Division By Letters
stur-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sturdy
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 | ɜː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Sturdy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sturdy?
Sturdy has 2 syllables, stur-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstɜː.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in sturdy?
The first syllable, stur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sturdy?
Sturdy has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sturdy into syllables?
By sound, stɜː.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, stur-dy.