How Many Syllables In Highland?
2syllables
Highland has 2 syllables, high-land. It is a disyllabic word.
highland
/ˈhaɪ.lənd/ UK /ˈhaɪ.lənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, high.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.lənd/
Division By Letters
high-land
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Highland
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 | l | ə | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Highland Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in highland?
Highland has 2 syllables, high-land. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.lənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in highland?
The first syllable, high, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of highland?
Highland has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide highland into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.lənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, high-land.