How Many Syllables In Spooky?
2syllables
Spooky has 2 syllables, spoo-ky. It is a disyllabic word.
spooky
/ˈspuː.ki/ UK /ˈspuː.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spoo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/spuː.ki/
Division By Letters
spoo-ky
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spooky
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 | sp | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Spooky 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 spooky?
Spooky has 2 syllables, spoo-ky. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspuː.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in spooky?
The first syllable, spoo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spooky?
Spooky has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spooky into syllables?
By sound, spuː.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, spoo-ky.