How Many Syllables In Hypocritical?
5syllables
Hypocritical has 5 syllables, hyp-o-crit-i-cal. It is a polysyllabic word.
hypocritical
/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ UK /ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, crit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɪp.ə.krɪt.ɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
hyp-o-crit-i-cal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hypocritical
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | h | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | kr | ɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Hypocritical Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hypocritical?
Hypocritical has 5 syllables, hyp-o-crit-i-cal. In British English it is transcribed /ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in hypocritical?
The third syllable, crit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hypocritical?
Hypocritical has the structure CVC/V/CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hypocritical into syllables?
By sound, hɪp.ə.krɪt.ɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, hyp-o-crit-i-cal.
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