How Many Syllables In Hummingbird?
3syllables
Hummingbird has 3 syllables, humm-ing-bird. It is a trisyllabic word.
hummingbird
/ˈhʌm.ɪŋ.bɜːd/ UK /ˈhʌm.ɪŋ.bɝːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, humm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hʌm.ɪŋ.bɜːd/
Division By Letters
humm-ing-bird
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hummingbird
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 | h | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
| 3 | b | ɜː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Hummingbird Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hummingbird?
Hummingbird has 3 syllables, humm-ing-bird. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhʌm.ɪŋ.bɜːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in hummingbird?
The first syllable, humm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hummingbird?
Hummingbird has the structure CVC/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hummingbird into syllables?
By sound, hʌm.ɪŋ.bɜːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, humm-ing-bird.