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