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