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