How Many Syllables In Higher?
2syllables
Higher has 2 syllables, high-er. It is a disyllabic word.
higher
/ˈhaɪ.ə/ UK /ˈhaɪ.ɚ/ US
Higher can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈhaɪə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, high.
Syllable Structure
CV/V
Division By Sound
/haɪ.ə/
Division By Letters
high-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Higher
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Higher Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈhaɪ.ə/ | /ˈhaɪ.ɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈhaɪə/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in higher?
Higher has 2 syllables, high-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in higher?
The first syllable, high, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of higher?
Higher has the structure CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide higher into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, high-er.