How Many Syllables In Worry?
2syllables
Worry has 2 syllables, worr-y. It is a disyllabic word.
worry
/ˈwʌr.i/ UK /ˈwɝː.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, worr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/wʌr.i/
Division By Letters
worr-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Worry
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 | – | V | open |
Why Worry 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 worry?
Worry has 2 syllables, worr-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwʌr.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in worry?
The first syllable, worr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of worry?
Worry has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide worry into syllables?
By sound, wʌr.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, worr-y.