How Many Syllables In Harris?
2syllables
Harris has 2 syllables, harr-is. It is a disyllabic word.
harris
/ˈhær.ɪs/ UK /ˈher.ɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, harr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/hær.ɪs/
Division By Letters
harr-is
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Harris
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 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
Why Harris 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 Harris?
Harris has 2 syllables, harr-is. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhær.ɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in Harris?
The first syllable, harr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Harris?
Harris has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Harris into syllables?
By sound, hær.ɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, harr-is.