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