How Many Syllables In Brandish?
2syllables
Brandish has 2 syllables, bran-dish. It is a disyllabic word.
brandish
/ˈbræn.dɪʃ/ UK /ˈbræn.dɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bran.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bræn.dɪʃ/
Division By Letters
bran-dish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brandish
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 | br | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Brandish Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in brandish?
Brandish has 2 syllables, bran-dish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbræn.dɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in brandish?
The first syllable, bran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brandish?
Brandish has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brandish into syllables?
By sound, bræn.dɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, bran-dish.