How Many Syllables In Relinquish?
3syllables
Relinquish has 3 syllables, re-lin-quish. It is a trisyllabic word.
relinquish
/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/ UK /rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lin.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.lɪŋ.kwɪʃ/
Division By Letters
re-lin-quish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relinquish
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | kw | ɪ | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
Why Relinquish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relinquish?
Relinquish has 3 syllables, re-lin-quish. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in relinquish?
The second syllable, lin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relinquish?
Relinquish has the structure CV/CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relinquish into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.lɪŋ.kwɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lin-quish.