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