How Many Syllables In Story?
2syllables
Story has 2 syllables, sto-ry. It is a disyllabic word.
story
/ˈstɔː.ri/ UK /ˈstɔːr.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sto.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/stɔː.ri/
Division By Letters
sto-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Story
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 | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Story Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in story?
Story has 2 syllables, sto-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstɔː.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in story?
The first syllable, sto, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of story?
Story has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide story into syllables?
By sound, stɔː.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, sto-ry.