How Many Syllables In Hitherto?
3syllables
Hitherto has 3 syllables, hith-er-to. It is a trisyllabic word.
hitherto
/ˌhɪð.əˈtuː/ UK /ˌhɪð.ɚˈtuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, to.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/hɪð.ə.tuː/
Division By Letters
hith-er-to
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hitherto
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | h | ɪ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Hitherto Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hitherto?
Hitherto has 3 syllables, hith-er-to. In British English it is transcribed /ˌhɪð.əˈtuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in hitherto?
The third syllable, to, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hitherto?
Hitherto has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hitherto into syllables?
By sound, hɪð.ə.tuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, hith-er-to.