How Many Syllables In Backhand?
2syllables
Backhand has 2 syllables, back-hand. It is a disyllabic word.
backhand
/ˈbæk.hænd/ UK /ˈbæk.hænd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, back.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/bæk.hænd/
Division By Letters
back-hand
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Backhand
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 | b | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | h | æ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Backhand Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in backhand?
Backhand has 2 syllables, back-hand. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæk.hænd/.
Which syllable is stressed in backhand?
The first syllable, back, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of backhand?
Backhand has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide backhand into syllables?
By sound, bæk.hænd. By letters, as a spelling guide, back-hand.