How Many Syllables In Bewitch?
2syllables
Bewitch has 2 syllables, be-witch. It is a disyllabic word.
bewitch
/bɪˈwɪtʃ/ UK /bɪˈwɪtʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, witch.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.wɪtʃ/
Division By Letters
be-witch
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bewitch
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɪ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Bewitch Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bewitch?
Bewitch has 2 syllables, be-witch. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈwɪtʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in bewitch?
The second syllable, witch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bewitch?
Bewitch has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bewitch into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.wɪtʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-witch.