How Many Syllables In Varnish?
2syllables
Varnish has 2 syllables, var-nish. It is a disyllabic word.
varnish
/ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/ UK /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, var.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɑː.nɪʃ/
Division By Letters
var-nish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Varnish
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 | v | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Varnish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in varnish?
Varnish has 2 syllables, var-nish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in varnish?
The first syllable, var, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of varnish?
Varnish has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide varnish into syllables?
By sound, vɑː.nɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, var-nish.