How Many Syllables In Archbishop?
3syllables
Archbishop has 3 syllables, arch-bish-op. It is a trisyllabic word.
archbishop
/ˌɑːtʃˈbɪʃ.əp/ UK /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃ.əp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bish.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɑːtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/
Division By Letters
arch-bish-op
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Archbishop
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɑː | tʃ | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | p | VC | closed |
Why Archbishop Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in archbishop?
Archbishop has 3 syllables, arch-bish-op. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɑːtʃˈbɪʃ.əp/.
Which syllable is stressed in archbishop?
The second syllable, bish, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of archbishop?
Archbishop has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide archbishop into syllables?
By sound, ɑːtʃ.bɪʃ.əp. By letters, as a spelling guide, arch-bish-op.