How Many Syllables In Spanish?
2syllables
Spanish has 2 syllables, span-ish. It is a disyllabic word.
spanish
/ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ UK /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, span.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/spæn.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
span-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spanish
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 | sp | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Spanish Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Spanish?
Spanish has 2 syllables, span-ish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Spanish?
The first syllable, span, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Spanish?
Spanish has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Spanish into syllables?
By sound, spæn.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, span-ish.