How Many Syllables In Handicap?
3syllables
Handicap has 3 syllables, han-di-cap. It is a trisyllabic word.
handicap
/ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ UK /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, han.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hæn.dɪ.kæp/
Division By Letters
han-di-cap
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Handicap
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | æ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Handicap Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in handicap?
Handicap has 3 syllables, han-di-cap. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/.
Which syllable is stressed in handicap?
The first syllable, han, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of handicap?
Handicap has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide handicap into syllables?
By sound, hæn.dɪ.kæp. By letters, as a spelling guide, han-di-cap.