How Many Syllables In Hello?
2syllables
Hello has 2 syllables, he-llo. It is a disyllabic word.
hello
/həˈləʊ/ UK /həˈloʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, llo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hə.ləʊ/
Division By Letters
he-llo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hello
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | h | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Hello Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /həˈləʊ/ | /həˈloʊ/ | 2 |
| Also | /heˈləʊ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hello?
Hello has 2 syllables, he-llo. In British English it is transcribed /həˈləʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hello?
The second syllable, llo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hello?
Hello has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hello into syllables?
By sound, hə.ləʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, he-llo.