How Many Syllables In Hailstone?
2syllables
Hailstone has 2 syllables, hail-stone. It is a disyllabic word.
hailstone
/ˈheɪl.stəʊn/ UK /ˈheɪl.stoʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hail.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/heɪl.stəʊn/
Division By Letters
hail-stone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hailstone
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 | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | əʊ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Hailstone Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hailstone?
Hailstone has 2 syllables, hail-stone. In British English it is transcribed /ˈheɪl.stəʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in hailstone?
The first syllable, hail, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hailstone?
Hailstone has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hailstone into syllables?
By sound, heɪl.stəʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, hail-stone.