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