How Many Syllables In Hairy?
2syllables
Hairy has 2 syllables, hai-ry. It is a disyllabic word.
hairy
/ˈheə.ri/ UK /ˈher.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/heə.ri/
Division By Letters
hai-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hairy
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 | h | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Hairy 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 hairy?
Hairy has 2 syllables, hai-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈheə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in hairy?
The first syllable, hai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hairy?
Hairy has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hairy into syllables?
By sound, heə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, hai-ry.