How Many Syllables In Hamburger?
3syllables
Hamburger has 3 syllables, ham-bur-ger. It is a trisyllabic word.
hamburger
/ˈhæm.bɜː.ɡə/ UK /ˈhæm.bɝː.ɡɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ham.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hæm.bɜː.ɡə/
Division By Letters
ham-bur-ger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hamburger
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 | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Hamburger Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hamburger?
Hamburger has 3 syllables, ham-bur-ger. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhæm.bɜː.ɡə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hamburger?
The first syllable, ham, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hamburger?
Hamburger has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hamburger into syllables?
By sound, hæm.bɜː.ɡə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ham-bur-ger.