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