How Many Syllables In Cosy?
2syllables
Cosy has 2 syllables, co-sy. It is a disyllabic word.
cosy
/ˈkəʊ.zi/ UK /ˈkoʊ.zi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, co.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.zi/
Division By Letters
co-sy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cosy
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | i | – | CV | open |
Why Cosy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cosy?
Cosy has 2 syllables, co-sy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkəʊ.zi/.
Which syllable is stressed in cosy?
The first syllable, co, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cosy?
Cosy has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cosy into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.zi. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-sy.