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