How Many Syllables In Hawthorn?
2syllables
Hawthorn has 2 syllables, haw-thorn. It is a disyllabic word.
hawthorn
/ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ UK /ˈhɔː.θɔːrn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, haw.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɔː.θɔːn/
Division By Letters
haw-thorn
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hawthorn
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | θ | ɔː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Hawthorn Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hawthorn?
Hawthorn has 2 syllables, haw-thorn. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in hawthorn?
The first syllable, haw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hawthorn?
Hawthorn has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hawthorn into syllables?
By sound, hɔː.θɔːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, haw-thorn.