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