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