How Many Syllables In Hearken?
2syllables
Hearken has 2 syllables, hear-ken. It is a disyllabic word.
hearken
/ˈhɑː.kən/ UK /ˈhɑːr.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hear.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɑː.kən/
Division By Letters
hear-ken
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hearken
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Hearken Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hearken?
Hearken has 2 syllables, hear-ken. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɑː.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in hearken?
The first syllable, hear, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hearken?
Hearken has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hearken into syllables?
By sound, hɑː.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, hear-ken.