How Many Syllables In Uh-huh?
2syllables
Uh-huh has 2 syllables, uhh-uh. It is a disyllabic word.
uhhuh
/ˌʌˈhʌ/ UK /ˌʌˈhʌ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, uh.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌ.hʌ/
Division By Letters
uhh-uh
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uh-huh
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 | – | ʌ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | h | ʌ | – | CV | open |
Why Uh-huh Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uh-huh?
Uh-huh has 2 syllables, uhh-uh. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌˈhʌ/.
Which syllable is stressed in uh-huh?
The second syllable, uh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uh-huh?
Uh-huh has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uh-huh into syllables?
By sound, ʌ.hʌ. By letters, as a spelling guide, uhh-uh.