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