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