How Many Syllables In Honour?
2syllables
Honour has 2 syllables, hon-our. It is a disyllabic word.
honour
/ˈɒn.ə/ UK /ˈɑː.nɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hon.
Syllable Structure
VC/V
Division By Sound
/ɒn.ə/
Division By Letters
hon-our
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Honour
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 | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Honour Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in honour?
Honour has 2 syllables, hon-our. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒn.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in honour?
The first syllable, hon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of honour?
Honour has the structure VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide honour into syllables?
By sound, ɒn.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hon-our.