How Many Syllables In Custody?
3syllables
Custody has 3 syllables, cus-to-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
custody
/ˈkʌs.tə.di/ UK /ˈkʌs.tə.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kʌs.tə.di/
Division By Letters
cus-to-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Custody
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Custody Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in custody?
Custody has 3 syllables, cus-to-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌs.tə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in custody?
The first syllable, cus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of custody?
Custody has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide custody into syllables?
By sound, kʌs.tə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, cus-to-dy.