How Many Syllables In Specialise?
3syllables
Specialise has 3 syllables, spec-ia-lise. It is a trisyllabic word.
specialise
/ˈspeʃ.ə.laɪz/ UK /ˈspeʃ.ə.laɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spec.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/speʃ.ə.laɪz/
Division By Letters
spec-ia-lise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Specialise
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 | sp | e | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Specialise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in specialise?
Specialise has 3 syllables, spec-ia-lise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspeʃ.ə.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in specialise?
The first syllable, spec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of specialise?
Specialise has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide specialise into syllables?
By sound, speʃ.ə.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, spec-ia-lise.