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