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