How Many Syllables In Bushwhack?
2syllables
Bushwhack has 2 syllables, bush-whack. It is a disyllabic word.
bushwhack
/ˈbʊʃ.wæk/ UK /ˈbʊʃ.wæk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bush.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bʊʃ.wæk/
Division By Letters
bush-whack
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bushwhack
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 | ʊ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | æ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Bushwhack Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bushwhack?
Bushwhack has 2 syllables, bush-whack. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʊʃ.wæk/.
Which syllable is stressed in bushwhack?
The first syllable, bush, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bushwhack?
Bushwhack has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bushwhack into syllables?
By sound, bʊʃ.wæk. By letters, as a spelling guide, bush-whack.