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