How Many Syllables In Marry?
2syllables
Marry has 2 syllables, marr-y. It is a disyllabic word.
marry
/ˈmær.i/ UK /ˈmer.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, marr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mær.i/
Division By Letters
marr-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marry
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 | m | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Marry 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 marry?
Marry has 2 syllables, marr-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmær.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in marry?
The first syllable, marr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of marry?
Marry has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide marry into syllables?
By sound, mær.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, marr-y.