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