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