How Many Syllables In Flagship?
2syllables
Flagship has 2 syllables, flag-ship. It is a disyllabic word.
flagship
/ˈflæɡ.ʃɪp/ UK /ˈflæɡ.ʃɪp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, flag.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/flæɡ.ʃɪp/
Division By Letters
flag-ship
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Flagship
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 | fl | æ | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Flagship Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in flagship?
Flagship has 2 syllables, flag-ship. In British English it is transcribed /ˈflæɡ.ʃɪp/.
Which syllable is stressed in flagship?
The first syllable, flag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of flagship?
Flagship has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide flagship into syllables?
By sound, flæɡ.ʃɪp. By letters, as a spelling guide, flag-ship.