How Many Syllables In Hunger?
2syllables
Hunger has 2 syllables, hung-er. It is a disyllabic word.
hunger
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡə/ UK /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hung.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/hʌŋ.ɡə/
Division By Letters
hung-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hunger
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 | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Hunger Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hunger?
Hunger has 2 syllables, hung-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhʌŋ.ɡə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hunger?
The first syllable, hung, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hunger?
Hunger has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hunger into syllables?
By sound, hʌŋ.ɡə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hung-er.