How Many Syllables In Mushroom?
2syllables
Mushroom has 2 syllables, mush-room. It is a disyllabic word.
mushroom
/ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/ UK /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mush.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mʌʃ.ruːm/
Division By Letters
mush-room
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mushroom
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 | m | ʌ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | uː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Mushroom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mushroom?
Mushroom has 2 syllables, mush-room. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in mushroom?
The first syllable, mush, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mushroom?
Mushroom has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mushroom into syllables?
By sound, mʌʃ.ruːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, mush-room.