How Many Syllables In Abolish?
3syllables
Abolish has 3 syllables, a-bol-ish. It is a trisyllabic word.
abolish
/əˈbɒl.ɪʃ/ UK /əˈbɑː.lɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bol.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.bɒl.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
a-bol-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abolish
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Abolish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abolish?
Abolish has 3 syllables, a-bol-ish. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbɒl.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in abolish?
The second syllable, bol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abolish?
Abolish has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abolish into syllables?
By sound, ə.bɒl.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-bol-ish.