How Many Syllables In Headlong?
2syllables
Headlong has 2 syllables, head-long. It is a disyllabic word.
headlong
/ˈhed.lɒŋ/ UK /ˈhed.lɔːŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, head.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hed.lɒŋ/
Division By Letters
head-long
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Headlong
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 | e | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Headlong Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in headlong?
Headlong has 2 syllables, head-long. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhed.lɒŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in headlong?
The first syllable, head, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of headlong?
Headlong has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide headlong into syllables?
By sound, hed.lɒŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, head-long.