How Many Syllables In Balcony?
3syllables
Balcony has 3 syllables, bal-co-ny. It is a trisyllabic word.
balcony
/ˈbæl.kə.ni/ UK /ˈbæl.kə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/bæl.kə.ni/
Division By Letters
bal-co-ny
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Balcony
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 | b | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Balcony Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in balcony?
Balcony has 3 syllables, bal-co-ny. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæl.kə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in balcony?
The first syllable, bal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of balcony?
Balcony has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide balcony into syllables?
By sound, bæl.kə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, bal-co-ny.