How Many Syllables In Fossilise?
3syllables
Fossilise has 3 syllables, foss-i-lise. It is a trisyllabic word.
fossilise
/ˈfɒs.ɪ.laɪz/ UK /ˈfɑː.sə.laɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, foss.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɒs.ɪ.laɪz/
Division By Letters
foss-i-lise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fossilise
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 | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Fossilise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fossilise?
Fossilise has 3 syllables, foss-i-lise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɒs.ɪ.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in fossilise?
The first syllable, foss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fossilise?
Fossilise has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fossilise into syllables?
By sound, fɒs.ɪ.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, foss-i-lise.