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