How Many Syllables In Hamstring?
2syllables
Hamstring has 2 syllables, ham-string. It is a disyllabic word.
hamstring
/ˈhæm.strɪŋ/ UK /ˈhæm.strɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ham.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCCVC
Division By Sound
/hæm.strɪŋ/
Division By Letters
ham-string
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hamstring
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 | str | ɪ | ŋ | CCCVC | closed |
Why Hamstring 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 hamstring?
Hamstring has 2 syllables, ham-string. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhæm.strɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hamstring?
The first syllable, ham, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hamstring?
Hamstring has the structure CVC/CCCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hamstring into syllables?
By sound, hæm.strɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ham-string.