How Many Syllables In Ambush?
2syllables
Ambush has 2 syllables, am-bush. It is a disyllabic word.
ambush
/ˈæm.bʊʃ/ UK /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, am.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æm.bʊʃ/
Division By Letters
am-bush
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ambush
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 | – | æ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | b | ʊ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Ambush Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ambush?
Ambush has 2 syllables, am-bush. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæm.bʊʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in ambush?
The first syllable, am, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ambush?
Ambush has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ambush into syllables?
By sound, æm.bʊʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, am-bush.