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