How Many Syllables In Husband?
2syllables
Husband has 2 syllables, hus-band. It is a disyllabic word.
husband
/ˈhʌz.bənd/ UK /ˈhʌz.bənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/hʌz.bənd/
Division By Letters
hus-band
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Husband
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Husband Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in husband?
Husband has 2 syllables, hus-band. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhʌz.bənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in husband?
The first syllable, hus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of husband?
Husband has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide husband into syllables?
By sound, hʌz.bənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, hus-band.