How Many Syllables In Itemise?
3syllables
Itemise has 3 syllables, i-te-mise. It is a trisyllabic word.
itemise
/ˈaɪ.tə.maɪz/ UK /ˈaɪ.t̬ə.maɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, i.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.tə.maɪz/
Division By Letters
i-te-mise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Itemise
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 | – | aɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Itemise Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in itemise?
Itemise has 3 syllables, i-te-mise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaɪ.tə.maɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in itemise?
The first syllable, i, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of itemise?
Itemise has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide itemise into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.tə.maɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-te-mise.