How Many Syllables In Clerihew?
3syllables
Clerihew has 3 syllables, cler-i-hew. It is a trisyllabic word.
clerihew
/ˈkler.ɪ.hjuː/ UK /ˈkler.ɪ.hjuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cler.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/kler.ɪ.hjuː/
Division By Letters
cler-i-hew
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clerihew
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 | kl | e | r | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | hj | uː | – | CCV | open |
Why Clerihew Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /hj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clerihew?
Clerihew has 3 syllables, cler-i-hew. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkler.ɪ.hjuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in clerihew?
The first syllable, cler, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clerihew?
Clerihew has the structure CCVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clerihew into syllables?
By sound, kler.ɪ.hjuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, cler-i-hew.