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