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