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