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