How Many Syllables In Pretty?
2syllables
Pretty has 2 syllables, prett-y. It is a disyllabic word.
pretty
/ˈprɪt.i/ UK /ˈprɪt.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prett.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/prɪt.i/
Division By Letters
prett-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pretty
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 | pr | ɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Pretty Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pretty?
Pretty has 2 syllables, prett-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɪt.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in pretty?
The first syllable, prett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pretty?
Pretty has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pretty into syllables?
By sound, prɪt.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, prett-y.