How Many Syllables In Fairy?
2syllables
Fairy has 2 syllables, fai-ry. It is a disyllabic word.
fairy
/ˈfeə.ri/ UK /ˈfer.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/feə.ri/
Division By Letters
fai-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fairy
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 | f | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Fairy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fairy?
Fairy has 2 syllables, fai-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfeə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in fairy?
The first syllable, fai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fairy?
Fairy has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fairy into syllables?
By sound, feə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, fai-ry.