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