How Many Syllables In Hurdles?
2syllables
Hurdles has 2 syllables, hurd-les. It is a disyllabic word.
hurdles
/ˈhɜː.dəlz/ UK /ˈhɝː.dəlz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hurd.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/hɜː.dəlz/
Division By Letters
hurd-les
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hurdles
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 | lz | CVCC | closed |
Why Hurdles 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 hurdles?
Hurdles has 2 syllables, hurd-les. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɜː.dəlz/.
Which syllable is stressed in hurdles?
The first syllable, hurd, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hurdles?
Hurdles has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hurdles into syllables?
By sound, hɜː.dəlz. By letters, as a spelling guide, hurd-les.