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