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