How Many Syllables In Weary?
2syllables
Weary has 2 syllables, wea-ry. It is a disyllabic word.
weary
/ˈwɪə.ri/ UK /ˈwɪr.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/wɪə.ri/
Division By Letters
wea-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Weary
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 | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Weary 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 weary?
Weary has 2 syllables, wea-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in weary?
The first syllable, wea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of weary?
Weary has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide weary into syllables?
By sound, wɪə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, wea-ry.