How Many Syllables In Hazelnut?
3syllables
Hazelnut has 3 syllables, ha-zel-nut. It is a trisyllabic word.
hazelnut
/ˈheɪ.zəl.nʌt/ UK /ˈheɪ.zəl.nʌt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ha.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/heɪ.zəl.nʌt/
Division By Letters
ha-zel-nut
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hazelnut
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 |
| 3 | n | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Hazelnut Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hazelnut?
Hazelnut has 3 syllables, ha-zel-nut. In British English it is transcribed /ˈheɪ.zəl.nʌt/.
Which syllable is stressed in hazelnut?
The first syllable, ha, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hazelnut?
Hazelnut has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hazelnut into syllables?
By sound, heɪ.zəl.nʌt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ha-zel-nut.