How Many Syllables In Hardworking?
3syllables
Hardworking has 3 syllables, hard-wor-king. It is a trisyllabic word.
hardworking
/ˌhɑːdˈwɜː.kɪŋ/ UK /ˌhɑːrdˈwɝː.kɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wor.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɑːd.wɜː.kɪŋ/
Division By Letters
hard-wor-king
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hardworking
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | h | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Hardworking Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hardworking?
Hardworking has 3 syllables, hard-wor-king. In British English it is transcribed /ˌhɑːdˈwɜː.kɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hardworking?
The second syllable, wor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hardworking?
Hardworking has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hardworking into syllables?
By sound, hɑːd.wɜː.kɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hard-wor-king.