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