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