How Many Syllables In Holy?
2syllables
Holy has 2 syllables, ho-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
holy
/ˈhəʊ.li/ UK /ˈhoʊ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ho.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/həʊ.li/
Division By Letters
ho-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Holy
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Holy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in holy?
Holy has 2 syllables, ho-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhəʊ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in holy?
The first syllable, ho, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of holy?
Holy has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide holy into syllables?
By sound, həʊ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ho-ly.