How Many Syllables In Humour?
2syllables
Humour has 2 syllables, hu-mour. It is a disyllabic word.
humour
/ˈhjuː.mə/ UK /ˈhjuː.mɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/hjuː.mə/
Division By Letters
hu-mour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Humour
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 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Humour 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 humour?
Humour has 2 syllables, hu-mour. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhjuː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in humour?
The first syllable, hu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of humour?
Humour has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide humour into syllables?
By sound, hjuː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hu-mour.