How Many Syllables In Hyperbole?
4syllables
Hyperbole has 4 syllables, hy-per-bol-e. It is a polysyllabic word.
hyperbole
/haɪˈpɜː.bəl.i/ UK /haɪˈpɝː.bə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/haɪ.pɜː.bəl.i/
Division By Letters
hy-per-bol-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hyperbole
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | h | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Hyperbole Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hyperbole?
Hyperbole has 4 syllables, hy-per-bol-e. In British English it is transcribed /haɪˈpɜː.bəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in hyperbole?
The second syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hyperbole?
Hyperbole has the structure CV/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hyperbole into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.pɜː.bəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, hy-per-bol-e.