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