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