How Many Syllables In Sushi?
2syllables
Sushi has 2 syllables, su-shi. It is a disyllabic word.
sushi
/ˈsuː.ʃi/ UK /ˈsuː.ʃi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/suː.ʃi/
Division By Letters
su-shi
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sushi
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 | s | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Sushi 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 sushi?
Sushi has 2 syllables, su-shi. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsuː.ʃi/.
Which syllable is stressed in sushi?
The first syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sushi?
Sushi has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sushi into syllables?
By sound, suː.ʃi. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-shi.