How Many Syllables In Zachary?
3syllables
Zachary has 3 syllables, zach-ar-y. It is a trisyllabic word.
zachary
/ˈzæk.ər.i/ UK /ˈzæk.ɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, zach.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/zæk.ər.i/
Division By Letters
zach-ar-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Zachary
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 | z | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Zachary Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Zachary?
Zachary has 3 syllables, zach-ar-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈzæk.ər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in Zachary?
The first syllable, zach, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Zachary?
Zachary has the structure CVC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Zachary into syllables?
By sound, zæk.ər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, zach-ar-y.