How Many Syllables In Chess?
1syllable
Chess has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
chess
/tʃes/ UK /tʃes/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/tʃes/
Division By Letters
chess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chess
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tʃ | e | s | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chess?
Chess has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /tʃes/.
What is the syllable structure of chess?
Chess has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.