How Many Syllables In Hungry?
2syllables
Hungry has 2 syllables, hung-ry. It is a disyllabic word.
hungry
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡri/ UK /ˈhʌŋ.ɡri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hung.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/hʌŋ.ɡri/
Division By Letters
hung-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hungry
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 | ɡr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Hungry 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 hungry?
Hungry has 2 syllables, hung-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhʌŋ.ɡri/.
Which syllable is stressed in hungry?
The first syllable, hung, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hungry?
Hungry has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hungry into syllables?
By sound, hʌŋ.ɡri. By letters, as a spelling guide, hung-ry.