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