How Many Syllables In Hoodwink?
2syllables
Hoodwink has 2 syllables, hood-wink. It is a disyllabic word.
hoodwink
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/ UK /ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hood.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/hʊd.wɪŋk/
Division By Letters
hood-wink
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hoodwink
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 | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɪ | ŋk | CVCC | closed |
Why Hoodwink Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hoodwink?
Hoodwink has 2 syllables, hood-wink. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/.
Which syllable is stressed in hoodwink?
The first syllable, hood, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hoodwink?
Hoodwink has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hoodwink into syllables?
By sound, hʊd.wɪŋk. By letters, as a spelling guide, hood-wink.