How Many Syllables In Utilise?
3syllables
Utilise has 3 syllables, u-ti-lise. It is a trisyllabic word.
utilise
/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/ UK /ˈjuː.t̬ə.laɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, u.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/juː.tɪ.laɪz/
Division By Letters
u-ti-lise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Utilise
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 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Utilise Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in utilise?
Utilise has 3 syllables, u-ti-lise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in utilise?
The first syllable, u, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of utilise?
Utilise has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide utilise into syllables?
By sound, juː.tɪ.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, u-ti-lise.