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