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