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