How Many Syllables In Cliche?
2syllables
Cliche has 2 syllables, cli-che. It is a disyllabic word.
cliche
/ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/ UK /kliːˈʃeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cli.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kliː.ʃeɪ/
Division By Letters
cli-che
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cliche
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 | kl | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Cliche 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 cliche?
Cliche has 2 syllables, cli-che. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in cliche?
The first syllable, cli, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cliche?
Cliche has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cliche into syllables?
By sound, kliː.ʃeɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, cli-che.