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