How Many Syllables In Hilltop?
2syllables
Hilltop has 2 syllables, hill-top. It is a disyllabic word.
hilltop
/ˈhɪl.tɒp/ UK /ˈhɪl.tɑːp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hill.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɪl.tɒp/
Division By Letters
hill-top
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hilltop
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 | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɒ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Hilltop Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hilltop?
Hilltop has 2 syllables, hill-top. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɪl.tɒp/.
Which syllable is stressed in hilltop?
The first syllable, hill, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hilltop?
Hilltop has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hilltop into syllables?
By sound, hɪl.tɒp. By letters, as a spelling guide, hill-top.