How Many Syllables In Hellish?
2syllables
Hellish has 2 syllables, hell-ish. It is a disyllabic word.
hellish
/ˈhel.ɪʃ/ UK /ˈhel.ɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hell.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/hel.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
hell-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hellish
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 | h | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Hellish Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hellish?
Hellish has 2 syllables, hell-ish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhel.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hellish?
The first syllable, hell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hellish?
Hellish has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hellish into syllables?
By sound, hel.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hell-ish.