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