How Many Syllables In Kimchi?
2syllables
Kimchi has 2 syllables, kim-chi. It is a disyllabic word.
kimchi
/ˈkɪm.tʃi/ UK /ˈkɪm.tʃi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kim.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kɪm.tʃi/
Division By Letters
kim-chi
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kimchi
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 | k | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Kimchi Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in kimchi?
Kimchi has 2 syllables, kim-chi. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɪm.tʃi/.
Which syllable is stressed in kimchi?
The first syllable, kim, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of kimchi?
Kimchi has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide kimchi into syllables?
By sound, kɪm.tʃi. By letters, as a spelling guide, kim-chi.