How Many Syllables In Hostile?
2syllables
Hostile has 2 syllables, hos-tile. It is a disyllabic word.
hostile
/ˈhɒs.taɪl/ UK /ˈhɑː.stəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hos.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɒs.taɪl/
Division By Letters
hos-tile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hostile
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Hostile Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hostile?
Hostile has 2 syllables, hos-tile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɒs.taɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in hostile?
The first syllable, hos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hostile?
Hostile has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hostile into syllables?
By sound, hɒs.taɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, hos-tile.