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