How Many Syllables In Establish?
3syllables
Establish has 3 syllables, e-stab-lish. It is a trisyllabic word.
establish
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ UK /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stab.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.stæb.lɪʃ/
Division By Letters
e-stab-lish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Establish
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | æ | b | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | l | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Establish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in establish?
Establish has 3 syllables, e-stab-lish. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in establish?
The second syllable, stab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of establish?
Establish has the structure V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide establish into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.stæb.lɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-stab-lish.