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