How Many Syllables In Dissimilar?
4syllables
Dissimilar has 4 syllables, di-ssim-i-lar. It is a polysyllabic word.
dissimilar
/dɪˈsɪm.ə.lə/ UK /dɪˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssim.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.sɪm.ə.lə/
Division By Letters
di-ssim-i-lar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dissimilar
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Dissimilar Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dissimilar?
Dissimilar has 4 syllables, di-ssim-i-lar. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsɪm.ə.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in dissimilar?
The second syllable, ssim, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dissimilar?
Dissimilar has the structure CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dissimilar into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.sɪm.ə.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-ssim-i-lar.
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