How Many Syllables In Hiking?
2syllables
Hiking has 2 syllables, hi-king. It is a disyllabic word.
hiking
/ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/ UK /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.kɪŋ/
Division By Letters
hi-king
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hiking
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 | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Hiking 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 hiking?
Hiking has 2 syllables, hi-king. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hiking?
The first syllable, hi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hiking?
Hiking has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hiking into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.kɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hi-king.