How Many Syllables In Hang-up?
2syllables
Hang-up has 2 syllables, hang-up. It is a disyllabic word.
hangup
/ˈhæŋ.ʌp/ UK /ˈhæŋ.ʌp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hang.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/hæŋ.ʌp/
Division By Letters
hang-up
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hang-up
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 | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
Why Hang-up Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hang-up?
Hang-up has 2 syllables, hang-up. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhæŋ.ʌp/.
Which syllable is stressed in hang-up?
The first syllable, hang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hang-up?
Hang-up has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hang-up into syllables?
By sound, hæŋ.ʌp. By letters, as a spelling guide, hang-up.