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