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