How Many Syllables In Hungary?
3syllables
Hungary has 3 syllables, hung-ar-y. It is a trisyllabic word.
hungary
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡər.i/ UK /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hung.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/hʌŋ.ɡər.i/
Division By Letters
hung-ar-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hungary
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 | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Hungary Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Hungary?
Hungary has 3 syllables, hung-ar-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhʌŋ.ɡər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in Hungary?
The first syllable, hung, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Hungary?
Hungary has the structure CVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Hungary into syllables?
By sound, hʌŋ.ɡər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, hung-ar-y.