How Many Syllables In Dishwasher?
3syllables
Dishwasher has 3 syllables, dish-wash-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
dishwasher
/ˈdɪʃ.wɒʃ.ə/ UK /ˈdɪʃ.wɑː.ʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dish.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/dɪʃ.wɒʃ.ə/
Division By Letters
dish-wash-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dishwasher
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 | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɒ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Dishwasher Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /ʃ/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dishwasher?
Dishwasher has 3 syllables, dish-wash-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪʃ.wɒʃ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in dishwasher?
The first syllable, dish, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dishwasher?
Dishwasher has the structure CVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dishwasher into syllables?
By sound, dɪʃ.wɒʃ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dish-wash-er.