How Many Syllables In Hitchhike?
2syllables
Hitchhike has 2 syllables, hitchh-ike. It is a disyllabic word.
hitchhike
/ˈhɪtʃ.haɪk/ UK /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hitchh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɪtʃ.haɪk/
Division By Letters
hitchh-ike
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hitchhike
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 | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | h | aɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Hitchhike Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hitchhike?
Hitchhike has 2 syllables, hitchh-ike. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in hitchhike?
The first syllable, hitchh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hitchhike?
Hitchhike has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hitchhike into syllables?
By sound, hɪtʃ.haɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, hitchh-ike.