How Many Syllables In Dislike?
2syllables
Dislike has 2 syllables, dis-like. It is a disyllabic word.
dislike
/dɪsˈlaɪk/ UK /dɪsˈlaɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, like.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.laɪk/
Division By Letters
dis-like
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dislike
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | l | aɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Dislike Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dislike?
Dislike has 2 syllables, dis-like. In British English it is transcribed /dɪsˈlaɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in dislike?
The second syllable, like, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dislike?
Dislike has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dislike into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.laɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-like.