How Many Syllables In Henry?
2syllables
Henry has 2 syllables, hen-ry. It is a disyllabic word.
henry
/ˈhen.ri/ UK /ˈhen.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/hen.ri/
Division By Letters
hen-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Henry
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 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Henry 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 Henry?
Henry has 2 syllables, hen-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhen.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in Henry?
The first syllable, hen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Henry?
Henry has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Henry into syllables?
By sound, hen.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, hen-ry.