How Many Syllables In Adhere?
2syllables
Adhere has 2 syllables, ad-here. It is a disyllabic word.
adhere
/ədˈhɪə/ UK /ədˈhɪr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, here.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/əd.hɪə/
Division By Letters
ad-here
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adhere
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | h | ɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Adhere Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in adhere?
Adhere has 2 syllables, ad-here. In British English it is transcribed /ədˈhɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in adhere?
The second syllable, here, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adhere?
Adhere has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adhere into syllables?
By sound, əd.hɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-here.