How Many Syllables In Humane?
2syllables
Humane has 2 syllables, hu-mane. It is a disyllabic word.
humane
/hjuːˈmeɪn/ UK /hjuːˈmeɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mane.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hjuː.meɪn/
Division By Letters
hu-mane
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Humane
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Humane Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in humane?
Humane has 2 syllables, hu-mane. In British English it is transcribed /hjuːˈmeɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in humane?
The second syllable, mane, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of humane?
Humane has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide humane into syllables?
By sound, hjuː.meɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, hu-mane.