How Many Syllables In Satisfy?
3syllables
Satisfy has 3 syllables, sat-is-fy. It is a trisyllabic word.
satisfy
/ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/ UK /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/sæt.ɪs.faɪ/
Division By Letters
sat-is-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Satisfy
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 | s | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
| 3 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Satisfy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in satisfy?
Satisfy has 3 syllables, sat-is-fy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in satisfy?
The first syllable, sat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of satisfy?
Satisfy has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide satisfy into syllables?
By sound, sæt.ɪs.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sat-is-fy.