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