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