How Many Syllables In Hierarchy?
3syllables
Hierarchy has 3 syllables, hie-rar-chy. It is a trisyllabic word.
hierarchy
/ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki/ UK /ˈhaɪ.ə.rɑːr.ki/ US
Hierarchy can also be said with 4 syllables (UK /ˈhaɪ.ə.rɑː.ki/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hie.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/haɪə.rɑː.ki/
Division By Letters
hie-rar-chy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hierarchy
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 | aɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Hierarchy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki/ | /ˈhaɪ.ə.rɑːr.ki/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈhaɪ.ə.rɑː.ki/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hierarchy?
Hierarchy has 3 syllables, hie-rar-chy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in hierarchy?
The first syllable, hie, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hierarchy?
Hierarchy has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hierarchy into syllables?
By sound, haɪə.rɑː.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, hie-rar-chy.