How Many Syllables In Handshake?
2syllables
Handshake has 2 syllables, hand-shake. It is a disyllabic word.
handshake
/ˈhænd.ʃeɪk/ UK /ˈhænd.ʃeɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hand.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hænd.ʃeɪk/
Division By Letters
hand-shake
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Handshake
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 | h | æ | nd | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | eɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Handshake Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /nd/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in handshake?
Handshake has 2 syllables, hand-shake. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhænd.ʃeɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in handshake?
The first syllable, hand, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of handshake?
Handshake has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide handshake into syllables?
By sound, hænd.ʃeɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, hand-shake.