How Many Syllables In Warehouse?
2syllables
Warehouse has 2 syllables, ware-house. It is a disyllabic word.
warehouse
/ˈweə.haʊs/ UK /ˈwer.haʊs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ware.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/weə.haʊs/
Division By Letters
ware-house
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Warehouse
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 | w | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | h | aʊ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Warehouse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in warehouse?
Warehouse has 2 syllables, ware-house. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweə.haʊs/.
Which syllable is stressed in warehouse?
The first syllable, ware, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of warehouse?
Warehouse has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide warehouse into syllables?
By sound, weə.haʊs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ware-house.