How Many Syllables In Hideous?
3syllables
Hideous has 3 syllables, hid-e-ous. It is a trisyllabic word.
hideous
/ˈhɪd.i.əs/ UK /ˈhɪd.i.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hid.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/hɪd.i.əs/
Division By Letters
hid-e-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hideous
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 | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Hideous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hideous?
Hideous has 3 syllables, hid-e-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɪd.i.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in hideous?
The first syllable, hid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hideous?
Hideous has the structure CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hideous into syllables?
By sound, hɪd.i.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, hid-e-ous.