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