How Many Syllables In Wholesome?
2syllables
Wholesome has 2 syllables, whole-some. It is a disyllabic word.
wholesome
/ˈhəʊl.səm/ UK /ˈhoʊl.səm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, whole.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/həʊl.səm/
Division By Letters
whole-some
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wholesome
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 | h | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Wholesome Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wholesome?
Wholesome has 2 syllables, whole-some. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhəʊl.səm/.
Which syllable is stressed in wholesome?
The first syllable, whole, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wholesome?
Wholesome has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wholesome into syllables?
By sound, həʊl.səm. By letters, as a spelling guide, whole-some.