How Many Syllables In Hallway?
2syllables
Hallway has 2 syllables, hall-way. It is a disyllabic word.
hallway
/ˈhɔːl.weɪ/ UK /ˈhɔːl.weɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hall.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/hɔːl.weɪ/
Division By Letters
hall-way
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hallway
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 | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Hallway Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hallway?
Hallway has 2 syllables, hall-way. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɔːl.weɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hallway?
The first syllable, hall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hallway?
Hallway has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hallway into syllables?
By sound, hɔːl.weɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hall-way.