How Many Syllables In Hacker?
2syllables
Hacker has 2 syllables, hack-er. It is a disyllabic word.
hacker
/ˈhæk.ə/ UK /ˈhæk.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hack.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/hæk.ə/
Division By Letters
hack-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hacker
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 | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Hacker Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hacker?
Hacker has 2 syllables, hack-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhæk.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hacker?
The first syllable, hack, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hacker?
Hacker has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hacker into syllables?
By sound, hæk.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hack-er.