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