How Many Syllables In Worshipful?
3syllables
Worshipful has 3 syllables, wor-ship-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
worshipful
/ˈwɜː.ʃɪp.fəl/ UK /ˈwɝː.ʃɪp.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɜː.ʃɪp.fəl/
Division By Letters
wor-ship-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Worshipful
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 |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Worshipful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in worshipful?
Worshipful has 3 syllables, wor-ship-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in worshipful?
The first syllable, wor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of worshipful?
Worshipful has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide worshipful into syllables?
By sound, wɜː.ʃɪp.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, wor-ship-ful.