How Many Syllables In Felony?
3syllables
Felony has 3 syllables, fel-o-ny. It is a trisyllabic word.
felony
/ˈfel.ə.ni/ UK /ˈfel.ə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/fel.ə.ni/
Division By Letters
fel-o-ny
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Felony
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 | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Felony Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in felony?
Felony has 3 syllables, fel-o-ny. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfel.ə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in felony?
The first syllable, fel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of felony?
Felony has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide felony into syllables?
By sound, fel.ə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, fel-o-ny.