How Many Syllables In Clumsy?
2syllables
Clumsy has 2 syllables, clum-sy. It is a disyllabic word.
clumsy
/ˈklʌm.zi/ UK /ˈklʌm.zi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clum.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/klʌm.zi/
Division By Letters
clum-sy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clumsy
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 | kl | ʌ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | z | i | – | CV | open |
Why Clumsy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clumsy?
Clumsy has 2 syllables, clum-sy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklʌm.zi/.
Which syllable is stressed in clumsy?
The first syllable, clum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clumsy?
Clumsy has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clumsy into syllables?
By sound, klʌm.zi. By letters, as a spelling guide, clum-sy.