How Many Syllables In Hurdle?
2syllables
Hurdle has 2 syllables, hur-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
hurdle
/ˈhɜː.dəl/ UK /ˈhɝː.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɜː.dəl/
Division By Letters
hur-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hurdle
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Hurdle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hurdle?
Hurdle has 2 syllables, hur-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɜː.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in hurdle?
The first syllable, hur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hurdle?
Hurdle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hurdle into syllables?
By sound, hɜː.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, hur-dle.