How Many Syllables In Haggard?
2syllables
Haggard has 2 syllables, hagg-ard. It is a disyllabic word.
haggard
/ˈhæɡ.əd/ UK /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hagg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/hæɡ.əd/
Division By Letters
hagg-ard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Haggard
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 | h | æ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
Why Haggard Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in haggard?
Haggard has 2 syllables, hagg-ard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhæɡ.əd/.
Which syllable is stressed in haggard?
The first syllable, hagg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of haggard?
Haggard has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide haggard into syllables?
By sound, hæɡ.əd. By letters, as a spelling guide, hagg-ard.