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