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