How Many Syllables In Wary?
2syllables
Wary has 2 syllables, wa-ry. It is a disyllabic word.
wary
/ˈweə.ri/ UK /ˈwer.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/weə.ri/
Division By Letters
wa-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wary
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 | w | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wary 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 wary?
Wary has 2 syllables, wa-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in wary?
The first syllable, wa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wary?
Wary has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wary into syllables?
By sound, weə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, wa-ry.