How Many Syllables In Zucchini?
3syllables
Zucchini has 3 syllables, zu-cchi-ni. It is a trisyllabic word.
zucchini
/zuːˈkiː.ni/ UK /zuːˈkiː.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cchi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/zuː.kiː.ni/
Division By Letters
zu-cchi-ni
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Zucchini
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | z | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Zucchini Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in zucchini?
Zucchini has 3 syllables, zu-cchi-ni. In British English it is transcribed /zuːˈkiː.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in zucchini?
The second syllable, cchi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of zucchini?
Zucchini has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide zucchini into syllables?
By sound, zuː.kiː.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, zu-cchi-ni.