How Many Syllables In Hoodlum?
2syllables
Hoodlum has 2 syllables, hood-lum. It is a disyllabic word.
hoodlum
/ˈhuːd.ləm/ UK /ˈhʊd.ləm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hood.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/huːd.ləm/
Division By Letters
hood-lum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hoodlum
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 | uː | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Hoodlum 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 hoodlum?
Hoodlum has 2 syllables, hood-lum. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhuːd.ləm/.
Which syllable is stressed in hoodlum?
The first syllable, hood, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hoodlum?
Hoodlum has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hoodlum into syllables?
By sound, huːd.ləm. By letters, as a spelling guide, hood-lum.