How Many Syllables In Hitchhiker?
3syllables
Hitchhiker has 3 syllables, hitchh-i-ker. It is a trisyllabic word.
hitchhiker
/ˈhɪtʃ.haɪ.kə/ UK /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪ.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hitchh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hɪtʃ.haɪ.kə/
Division By Letters
hitchh-i-ker
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hitchhiker
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Hitchhiker Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hitchhiker?
Hitchhiker has 3 syllables, hitchh-i-ker. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪ.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hitchhiker?
The first syllable, hitchh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hitchhiker?
Hitchhiker has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hitchhiker into syllables?
By sound, hɪtʃ.haɪ.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hitchh-i-ker.