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