How Many Syllables In Headmaster?
3syllables
Headmaster has 3 syllables, head-ma-ster. It is a trisyllabic word.
headmaster
/ˌhedˈmɑː.stə/ UK /ˈhedˌmæs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/hed.mɑː.stə/
Division By Letters
head-ma-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Headmaster
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | h | e | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Headmaster Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in headmaster?
Headmaster has 3 syllables, head-ma-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˌhedˈmɑː.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in headmaster?
The second syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of headmaster?
Headmaster has the structure CVC/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide headmaster into syllables?
By sound, hed.mɑː.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, head-ma-ster.