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