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