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