How Many Syllables In Merchandise?
3syllables
Merchandise has 3 syllables, mer-chan-dise. It is a trisyllabic word.
merchandise
/ˈmɜː.tʃən.daɪz/ UK /ˈmɝː.tʃən.daɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mer.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɜː.tʃən.daɪz/
Division By Letters
mer-chan-dise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Merchandise
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 | m | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Merchandise Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in merchandise?
Merchandise has 3 syllables, mer-chan-dise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɜː.tʃən.daɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in merchandise?
The first syllable, mer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of merchandise?
Merchandise has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide merchandise into syllables?
By sound, mɜː.tʃən.daɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, mer-chan-dise.