How Many Syllables In Distinguish?
3syllables
Distinguish has 3 syllables, di-sting-uish. It is a trisyllabic word.
distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ UK /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sting.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.stɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
Division By Letters
di-sting-uish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Distinguish
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 | st | ɪ | ŋ | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | ɡw | ɪ | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
Why Distinguish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in distinguish?
Distinguish has 3 syllables, di-sting-uish. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in distinguish?
The second syllable, sting, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of distinguish?
Distinguish has the structure CV/CCVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide distinguish into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.stɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-sting-uish.