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