How Many Syllables In Hurrah?
2syllables
Hurrah has 2 syllables, hu-rrah. It is a disyllabic word.
hurrah
/hʊˈrɑː/ UK /həˈrɑː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrah.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hʊ.rɑː/
Division By Letters
hu-rrah
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hurrah
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | h | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɑː | – | CV | open |
Why Hurrah Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hurrah?
Hurrah has 2 syllables, hu-rrah. In British English it is transcribed /hʊˈrɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in hurrah?
The second syllable, rrah, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hurrah?
Hurrah has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hurrah into syllables?
By sound, hʊ.rɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, hu-rrah.