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