How Many Syllables In Wretched?
2syllables
Wretched has 2 syllables, wretch-ed. It is a disyllabic word.
wretched
/ˈretʃ.ɪd/ UK /ˈretʃ.əd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wretch.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/retʃ.ɪd/
Division By Letters
wretch-ed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wretched
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 | r | e | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Wretched Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wretched?
Wretched has 2 syllables, wretch-ed. In British English it is transcribed /ˈretʃ.ɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in wretched?
The first syllable, wretch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wretched?
Wretched has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wretched into syllables?
By sound, retʃ.ɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, wretch-ed.