How Many Syllables In Hyena?
3syllables
Hyena has 3 syllables, hy-e-na. It is a trisyllabic word.
hyena
/haɪˈiː.nə/ UK /haɪˈiː.nə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/haɪ.iː.nə/
Division By Letters
hy-e-na
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hyena
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Hyena Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hyena?
Hyena has 3 syllables, hy-e-na. In British English it is transcribed /haɪˈiː.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hyena?
The second syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hyena?
Hyena has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hyena into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.iː.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hy-e-na.