How Many Syllables In Enjoy?
2syllables
Enjoy has 2 syllables, en-joy. It is a disyllabic word.
enjoy
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ UK /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, joy.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dʒɔɪ/
Division By Letters
en-joy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enjoy
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | dʒ | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Enjoy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enjoy?
Enjoy has 2 syllables, en-joy. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in enjoy?
The second syllable, joy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enjoy?
Enjoy has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enjoy into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dʒɔɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-joy.