How Many Syllables In Championship?
4syllables
Championship has 4 syllables, cham-pi-on-ship. It is a polysyllabic word.
championship
/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ UK /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cham.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/
Division By Letters
cham-pi-on-ship
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Championship
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 | tʃ | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Championship Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in championship?
Championship has 4 syllables, cham-pi-on-ship. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/.
Which syllable is stressed in championship?
The first syllable, cham, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of championship?
Championship has the structure CVC/CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide championship into syllables?
By sound, tʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp. By letters, as a spelling guide, cham-pi-on-ship.
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