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