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