How Many Syllables In Eyelash?
2syllables
Eyelash has 2 syllables, eye-lash. It is a disyllabic word.
eyelash
/ˈaɪ.læʃ/ UK /ˈaɪ.læʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, eye.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.læʃ/
Division By Letters
eye-lash
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eyelash
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 | – | aɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | l | æ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Eyelash 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 eyelash?
Eyelash has 2 syllables, eye-lash. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaɪ.læʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in eyelash?
The first syllable, eye, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eyelash?
Eyelash has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eyelash into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.læʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, eye-lash.