How Many Syllables In Skirmish?
2syllables
Skirmish has 2 syllables, skir-mish. It is a disyllabic word.
skirmish
/ˈskɜː.mɪʃ/ UK /ˈskɝː.mɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, skir.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/skɜː.mɪʃ/
Division By Letters
skir-mish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Skirmish
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 | sk | ɜː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Skirmish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in skirmish?
Skirmish has 2 syllables, skir-mish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskɜː.mɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in skirmish?
The first syllable, skir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of skirmish?
Skirmish has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide skirmish into syllables?
By sound, skɜː.mɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, skir-mish.