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