How Many Syllables In Fricassee?
3syllables
Fricassee has 3 syllables, fric-a-ssee. It is a trisyllabic word.
fricassee
/ˈfrɪk.ə.siː/ UK /ˈfrɪk.ə.siː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fric.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/frɪk.ə.siː/
Division By Letters
fric-a-ssee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fricassee
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 | fr | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | s | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Fricassee Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fricassee?
Fricassee has 3 syllables, fric-a-ssee. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfrɪk.ə.siː/.
Which syllable is stressed in fricassee?
The first syllable, fric, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fricassee?
Fricassee has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fricassee into syllables?
By sound, frɪk.ə.siː. By letters, as a spelling guide, fric-a-ssee.