How Many Syllables In Fisherman?
3syllables
Fisherman has 3 syllables, fish-er-man. It is a trisyllabic word.
fisherman
/ˈfɪʃ.ə.mən/ UK /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fish.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɪʃ.ə.mən/
Division By Letters
fish-er-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fisherman
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 | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Fisherman Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fisherman?
Fisherman has 3 syllables, fish-er-man. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪʃ.ə.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in fisherman?
The first syllable, fish, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fisherman?
Fisherman has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fisherman into syllables?
By sound, fɪʃ.ə.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fish-er-man.