How Many Syllables In Hostility?
4syllables
Hostility has 4 syllables, ho-stil-i-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
hostility
/hɒˈstɪl.ə.ti/ UK /hɑːˈstɪl.ə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stil.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/hɒ.stɪl.ə.ti/
Division By Letters
ho-stil-i-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hostility
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 | ɒ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | ɪ | l | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Hostility Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hostility?
Hostility has 4 syllables, ho-stil-i-ty. In British English it is transcribed /hɒˈstɪl.ə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in hostility?
The second syllable, stil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hostility?
Hostility has the structure CV/CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hostility into syllables?
By sound, hɒ.stɪl.ə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, ho-stil-i-ty.
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