How Many Syllables In Haiku?
2syllables
Haiku has 2 syllables, hai-ku. It is a disyllabic word.
haiku
/ˈhaɪ.kuː/ UK /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/haɪ.kuː/
Division By Letters
hai-ku
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Haiku
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Haiku Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in haiku?
Haiku has 2 syllables, hai-ku. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.kuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in haiku?
The first syllable, hai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of haiku?
Haiku has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide haiku into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.kuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, hai-ku.