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