How Many Syllables In Harden?
2syllables
Harden has 2 syllables, har-den. It is a disyllabic word.
harden
/ˈhɑː.dən/ UK /ˈhɑːr.dən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, har.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɑː.dən/
Division By Letters
har-den
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Harden
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Harden Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in harden?
Harden has 2 syllables, har-den. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɑː.dən/.
Which syllable is stressed in harden?
The first syllable, har, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of harden?
Harden has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide harden into syllables?
By sound, hɑː.dən. By letters, as a spelling guide, har-den.