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