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