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