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