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