How Many Syllables In Hubris?
2syllables
Hubris has 2 syllables, hu-bris. It is a disyllabic word.
hubris
/ˈhjuː.brɪs/ UK /ˈhjuː.brɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/hjuː.brɪs/
Division By Letters
hu-bris
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hubris
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 | hj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | br | ɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Hubris Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hubris?
Hubris has 2 syllables, hu-bris. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhjuː.brɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in hubris?
The first syllable, hu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hubris?
Hubris has the structure CCV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hubris into syllables?
By sound, hjuː.brɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, hu-bris.