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