How Many Syllables In Tarnish?
2syllables
Tarnish has 2 syllables, tar-nish. It is a disyllabic word.
tarnish
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/ UK /ˈtɑːr.nɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tɑː.nɪʃ/
Division By Letters
tar-nish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tarnish
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 | t | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Tarnish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tarnish?
Tarnish has 2 syllables, tar-nish. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in tarnish?
The first syllable, tar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tarnish?
Tarnish has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tarnish into syllables?
By sound, tɑː.nɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tar-nish.