How Many Syllables In Harder?
2syllables
Harder has 2 syllables, har-der. It is a disyllabic word.
harder
/ˈhɑː.də/ UK /ˈhɑːr.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, har.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hɑː.də/
Division By Letters
har-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Harder
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Harder Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in harder?
Harder has 2 syllables, har-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɑː.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in harder?
The first syllable, har, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of harder?
Harder has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide harder into syllables?
By sound, hɑː.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, har-der.