How Many Syllables In Admonish?
3syllables
Admonish has 3 syllables, ad-mon-ish. It is a trisyllabic word.
admonish
/ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ UK /ədˈmɑː.nɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mon.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/əd.mɒn.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
ad-mon-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Admonish
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 | d | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Admonish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in admonish?
Admonish has 3 syllables, ad-mon-ish. In British English it is transcribed /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in admonish?
The second syllable, mon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of admonish?
Admonish has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide admonish into syllables?
By sound, əd.mɒn.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-mon-ish.