How Many Syllables In Demolish?
3syllables
Demolish has 3 syllables, de-mol-ish. It is a trisyllabic word.
demolish
/dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ UK /dɪˈmɑː.lɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mol.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.mɒl.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
de-mol-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Demolish
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Demolish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in demolish?
Demolish has 3 syllables, de-mol-ish. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in demolish?
The second syllable, mol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of demolish?
Demolish has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide demolish into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.mɒl.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-mol-ish.