How Many Syllables In Humankind?
3syllables
Humankind has 3 syllables, hu-man-kind. It is a trisyllabic word.
humankind
/ˌhjuː.mənˈkaɪnd/ UK /ˌhjuː.mənˈkaɪnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, kind.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/hjuː.mən.kaɪnd/
Division By Letters
hu-man-kind
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Humankind
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | hj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | k | aɪ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Humankind Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in humankind?
Humankind has 3 syllables, hu-man-kind. In British English it is transcribed /ˌhjuː.mənˈkaɪnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in humankind?
The third syllable, kind, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of humankind?
Humankind has the structure CCV/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide humankind into syllables?
By sound, hjuː.mən.kaɪnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, hu-man-kind.