How Many Syllables In Selfish?
2syllables
Selfish has 2 syllables, sel-fish. It is a disyllabic word.
selfish
/ˈsel.fɪʃ/ UK /ˈsel.fɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sel.fɪʃ/
Division By Letters
sel-fish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Selfish
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 | s | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Selfish 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 selfish?
Selfish has 2 syllables, sel-fish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsel.fɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in selfish?
The first syllable, sel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of selfish?
Selfish has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide selfish into syllables?
By sound, sel.fɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sel-fish.