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