How Many Syllables In Hour?
1syllable
Hour has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
hour
/aʊə/ UK /aʊr/ US
Hour can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈaʊ.ə/).
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/aʊə/
Division By Letters
hour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hour
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | aʊə | – | V | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /aʊə/ | /aʊr/ | 1 |
| Also | /ˈaʊ.ə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hour?
Hour has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /aʊə/.
What is the syllable structure of hour?
Hour has the structure V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.