How Many Syllables In Appease?
2syllables
Appease has 2 syllables, a-ppease. It is a disyllabic word.
appease
/əˈpiːz/ UK /əˈpiːz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppease.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.piːz/
Division By Letters
a-ppease
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Appease
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 | p | iː | z | CVC | closed |
Why Appease Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in appease?
Appease has 2 syllables, a-ppease. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpiːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in appease?
The second syllable, ppease, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of appease?
Appease has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide appease into syllables?
By sound, ə.piːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ppease.