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