How Many Syllables In Feverish?
3syllables
Feverish has 3 syllables, fe-ve-rish. It is a trisyllabic word.
feverish
/ˈfiː.və.rɪʃ/ UK /ˈfiː.və.rɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fiː.və.rɪʃ/
Division By Letters
fe-ve-rish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Feverish
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 | f | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Feverish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in feverish?
Feverish has 3 syllables, fe-ve-rish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfiː.və.rɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in feverish?
The first syllable, fe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of feverish?
Feverish has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide feverish into syllables?
By sound, fiː.və.rɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, fe-ve-rish.