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