How Many Syllables In Hamster?
2syllables
Hamster has 2 syllables, ham-ster. It is a disyllabic word.
hamster
/ˈhæm.stə/ UK /ˈhæm.stɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ham.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/hæm.stə/
Division By Letters
ham-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hamster
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 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Hamster 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 hamster?
Hamster has 2 syllables, ham-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhæm.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hamster?
The first syllable, ham, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hamster?
Hamster has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hamster into syllables?
By sound, hæm.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ham-ster.