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