How Many Syllables In Hibernate?
3syllables
Hibernate has 3 syllables, hi-ber-nate. It is a trisyllabic word.
hibernate
/ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt/ UK /ˈhaɪ.bɚ.neɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.bə.neɪt/
Division By Letters
hi-ber-nate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hibernate
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Hibernate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hibernate?
Hibernate has 3 syllables, hi-ber-nate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in hibernate?
The first syllable, hi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hibernate?
Hibernate has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hibernate into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.bə.neɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, hi-ber-nate.