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