How Many Syllables In Hooray?
2syllables
Hooray has 2 syllables, hoo-ray. It is a disyllabic word.
hooray
/hʊˈreɪ/ UK /huːˈreɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ray.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hʊ.reɪ/
Division By Letters
hoo-ray
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hooray
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | h | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Hooray Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /hʊˈreɪ/ | /huːˈreɪ/ | 2 |
| Also | /huːˈreɪ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hooray?
Hooray has 2 syllables, hoo-ray. In British English it is transcribed /hʊˈreɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hooray?
The second syllable, ray, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hooray?
Hooray has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hooray into syllables?
By sound, hʊ.reɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hoo-ray.