How Many Syllables In Behind?
2syllables
Behind has 2 syllables, be-hind. It is a disyllabic word.
behind
/bɪˈhaɪnd/ UK /bɪˈhaɪnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hind.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.haɪnd/
Division By Letters
be-hind
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Behind
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | h | aɪ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Behind 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 behind?
Behind has 2 syllables, be-hind. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈhaɪnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in behind?
The second syllable, hind, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of behind?
Behind has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide behind into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.haɪnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-hind.