How Many Syllables In Priesthood?
2syllables
Priesthood has 2 syllables, pries-thood. It is a disyllabic word.
priesthood
/ˈpriːst.hʊd/ UK /ˈpriːst.hʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pries.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/priːst.hʊd/
Division By Letters
pries-thood
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Priesthood
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 | pr | iː | st | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | h | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Priesthood Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in priesthood?
Priesthood has 2 syllables, pries-thood. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpriːst.hʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in priesthood?
The first syllable, pries, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of priesthood?
Priesthood has the structure CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide priesthood into syllables?
By sound, priːst.hʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, pries-thood.