How Many Syllables In Hypothesis?
4syllables
Hypothesis has 4 syllables, hy-poth-e-sis. It is a polysyllabic word.
hypothesis
/haɪˈpɒθ.ə.sɪs/ UK /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, poth.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.pɒθ.ə.sɪs/
Division By Letters
hy-poth-e-sis
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hypothesis
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 | ɒ | θ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | s | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Hypothesis Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hypothesis?
Hypothesis has 4 syllables, hy-poth-e-sis. In British English it is transcribed /haɪˈpɒθ.ə.sɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in hypothesis?
The second syllable, poth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hypothesis?
Hypothesis has the structure CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hypothesis into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.pɒθ.ə.sɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, hy-poth-e-sis.