How Many Syllables In Greasy?
2syllables
Greasy has 2 syllables, grea-sy. It is a disyllabic word.
greasy
/ˈɡriː.si/ UK /ˈɡriː.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grea.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡriː.si/
Division By Letters
grea-sy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Greasy
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 | ɡr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Greasy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɡriː.si/ | /ˈɡriː.si/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈɡriː.zi/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in greasy?
Greasy has 2 syllables, grea-sy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡriː.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in greasy?
The first syllable, grea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of greasy?
Greasy has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide greasy into syllables?
By sound, ɡriː.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, grea-sy.