How Many Syllables In Childish?
2syllables
Childish has 2 syllables, chil-dish. It is a disyllabic word.
childish
/ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/ UK /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chil.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tʃaɪl.dɪʃ/
Division By Letters
chil-dish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Childish
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 | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Childish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in childish?
Childish has 2 syllables, chil-dish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in childish?
The first syllable, chil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of childish?
Childish has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide childish into syllables?
By sound, tʃaɪl.dɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, chil-dish.