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