How Many Syllables In Finnish?
2syllables
Finnish has 2 syllables, finn-ish. It is a disyllabic word.
finnish
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ UK /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, finn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fɪn.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
finn-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Finnish
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 | f | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Finnish Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Finnish?
Finnish has 2 syllables, finn-ish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Finnish?
The first syllable, finn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Finnish?
Finnish has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Finnish into syllables?
By sound, fɪn.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, finn-ish.