How Many Syllables In Relish?
2syllables
Relish has 2 syllables, rel-ish. It is a disyllabic word.
relish
/ˈrel.ɪʃ/ UK /ˈrel.ɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rel.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
rel-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relish
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 | r | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Relish Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relish?
Relish has 2 syllables, rel-ish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrel.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in relish?
The first syllable, rel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relish?
Relish has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relish into syllables?
By sound, rel.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, rel-ish.