How Many Syllables In Headline?
2syllables
Headline has 2 syllables, head-line. It is a disyllabic word.
headline
/ˈhed.laɪn/ UK /ˈhed.laɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, head.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hed.laɪn/
Division By Letters
head-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Headline
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 | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Headline 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 headline?
Headline has 2 syllables, head-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhed.laɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in headline?
The first syllable, head, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of headline?
Headline has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide headline into syllables?
By sound, hed.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, head-line.