How Many Syllables In Herself?
2syllables
Herself has 2 syllables, her-self. It is a disyllabic word.
herself
/həˈself/ UK /hɚˈself/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, self.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/hə.self/
Division By Letters
her-self
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Herself
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 | s | e | lf | CVCC | closed |
Why Herself Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /həˈself/ | /hɚˈself/ | 2 |
| Also | /hɜːˈself/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in herself?
Herself has 2 syllables, her-self. In British English it is transcribed /həˈself/.
Which syllable is stressed in herself?
The second syllable, self, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of herself?
Herself has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide herself into syllables?
By sound, hə.self. By letters, as a spelling guide, her-self.