How Many Syllables In Hotel?
2syllables
Hotel has 2 syllables, ho-tel. It is a disyllabic word.
hotel
/həʊˈtel/ UK /hoʊˈtel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tel.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/həʊ.tel/
Division By Letters
ho-tel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hotel
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | h | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | l | CVC | closed |
Why Hotel Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hotel?
Hotel has 2 syllables, ho-tel. In British English it is transcribed /həʊˈtel/.
Which syllable is stressed in hotel?
The second syllable, tel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hotel?
Hotel has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hotel into syllables?
By sound, həʊ.tel. By letters, as a spelling guide, ho-tel.