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