How Many Syllables In Parsley?
2syllables
Parsley has 2 syllables, par-sley. It is a disyllabic word.
parsley
/ˈpɑː.sli/ UK /ˈpɑːr.sli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/pɑː.sli/
Division By Letters
par-sley
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Parsley
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 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | sl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Parsley Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in parsley?
Parsley has 2 syllables, par-sley. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɑː.sli/.
Which syllable is stressed in parsley?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of parsley?
Parsley has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide parsley into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.sli. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-sley.