How Many Syllables In Cashew?
2syllables
Cashew has 2 syllables, cash-ew. It is a disyllabic word.
cashew
/ˈkæʃ.uː/ UK /ˈkæʃ.uː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cash.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kæʃ.uː/
Division By Letters
cash-ew
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cashew
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 | k | æ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | uː | – | V | open |
Why Cashew Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkæʃ.uː/ | /ˈkæʃ.uː/ | 2 |
| Also | /kəˈʃuː/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cashew?
Cashew has 2 syllables, cash-ew. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæʃ.uː/.
Which syllable is stressed in cashew?
The first syllable, cash, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cashew?
Cashew has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cashew into syllables?
By sound, kæʃ.uː. By letters, as a spelling guide, cash-ew.