How Many Syllables In Human?
2syllables
Human has 2 syllables, hu-man. It is a disyllabic word.
human
/ˈhjuː.mən/ UK /ˈhjuː.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hjuː.mən/
Division By Letters
hu-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Human
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 | hj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Human Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in human?
Human has 2 syllables, hu-man. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhjuː.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in human?
The first syllable, hu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of human?
Human has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide human into syllables?
By sound, hjuː.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, hu-man.