How Many Syllables In Harold?
2syllables
Harold has 2 syllables, har-old. It is a disyllabic word.
harold
/ˈhær.əld/ UK /ˈher.əld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, har.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/hær.əld/
Division By Letters
har-old
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Harold
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | ld | VCC | closed |
Why Harold Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Harold?
Harold has 2 syllables, har-old. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhær.əld/.
Which syllable is stressed in Harold?
The first syllable, har, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Harold?
Harold has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Harold into syllables?
By sound, hær.əld. By letters, as a spelling guide, har-old.