How Many Syllables In Crazy?
2syllables
Crazy has 2 syllables, cra-zy. It is a disyllabic word.
crazy
/ˈkreɪ.zi/ UK /ˈkreɪ.zi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kreɪ.zi/
Division By Letters
cra-zy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Crazy
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 | kr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | z | i | – | CV | open |
Why Crazy 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 crazy?
Crazy has 2 syllables, cra-zy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkreɪ.zi/.
Which syllable is stressed in crazy?
The first syllable, cra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of crazy?
Crazy has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide crazy into syllables?
By sound, kreɪ.zi. By letters, as a spelling guide, cra-zy.