How Many Syllables In Hydrant?
2syllables
Hydrant has 2 syllables, hy-drant. It is a disyllabic word.
hydrant
/ˈhaɪ.drənt/ UK /ˈhaɪ.drənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.drənt/
Division By Letters
hy-drant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hydrant
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | dr | ə | nt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Hydrant Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hydrant?
Hydrant has 2 syllables, hy-drant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.drənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in hydrant?
The first syllable, hy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hydrant?
Hydrant has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hydrant into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.drənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, hy-drant.