How Many Syllables In Withhold?
2syllables
Withhold has 2 syllables, wit-hhold. It is a disyllabic word.
withhold
/wɪðˈhəʊld/ UK /wɪθˈhoʊld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hhold.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/wɪð.həʊld/
Division By Letters
wit-hhold
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Withhold
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | ɪ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | h | əʊ | ld | CVCC | closed |
Why Withhold Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in withhold?
Withhold has 2 syllables, wit-hhold. In British English it is transcribed /wɪðˈhəʊld/.
Which syllable is stressed in withhold?
The second syllable, hhold, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of withhold?
Withhold has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide withhold into syllables?
By sound, wɪð.həʊld. By letters, as a spelling guide, wit-hhold.