How Many Syllables In Highlight?
2syllables
Highlight has 2 syllables, high-light. It is a disyllabic word.
highlight
/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ UK /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, high.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.laɪt/
Division By Letters
high-light
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Highlight
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 | l | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Highlight Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in highlight?
Highlight has 2 syllables, high-light. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in highlight?
The first syllable, high, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of highlight?
Highlight has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide highlight into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.laɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, high-light.