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