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