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