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