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