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