How Many Syllables In Hobby?
2syllables
Hobby has 2 syllables, hobb-y. It is a disyllabic word.
hobby
/ˈhɒb.i/ UK /ˈhɑː.bi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hobb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/hɒb.i/
Division By Letters
hobb-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hobby
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 | ɒ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Hobby Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hobby?
Hobby has 2 syllables, hobb-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɒb.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in hobby?
The first syllable, hobb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hobby?
Hobby has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hobby into syllables?
By sound, hɒb.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, hobb-y.