How Many Syllables In Hundredth?
2syllables
Hundredth has 2 syllables, hun-dredth. It is a disyllabic word.
hundredth
/ˈhʌn.drədθ/ UK /ˈhʌn.drədθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/hʌn.drədθ/
Division By Letters
hun-dredth
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hundredth
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dr | ə | dθ | CCVCC | closed |
Why Hundredth Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈhʌn.drədθ/ | /ˈhʌn.drədθ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈhʌn.drətθ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hundredth?
Hundredth has 2 syllables, hun-dredth. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhʌn.drədθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hundredth?
The first syllable, hun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hundredth?
Hundredth has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hundredth into syllables?
By sound, hʌn.drədθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hun-dredth.