How Many Syllables In Banish?
2syllables
Banish has 2 syllables, ban-ish. It is a disyllabic word.
banish
/ˈbæn.ɪʃ/ UK /ˈbæn.ɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ban.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/bæn.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
ban-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Banish
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 | b | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Banish Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in banish?
Banish has 2 syllables, ban-ish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæn.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in banish?
The first syllable, ban, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of banish?
Banish has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide banish into syllables?
By sound, bæn.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ban-ish.