How Many Syllables In Hopscotch?
2syllables
Hopscotch has 2 syllables, hop-scotch. It is a disyllabic word.
hopscotch
/ˈhɒp.skɒtʃ/ UK /ˈhɑːp.skɑːtʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hop.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/hɒp.skɒtʃ/
Division By Letters
hop-scotch
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hopscotch
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 | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | sk | ɒ | tʃ | CCVC | closed |
Why Hopscotch Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hopscotch?
Hopscotch has 2 syllables, hop-scotch. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɒp.skɒtʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hopscotch?
The first syllable, hop, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hopscotch?
Hopscotch has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hopscotch into syllables?
By sound, hɒp.skɒtʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hop-scotch.