How Many Syllables In Hyperlink?
3syllables
Hyperlink has 3 syllables, hy-per-link. It is a trisyllabic word.
hyperlink
/ˈhaɪ.pə.lɪŋk/ UK /ˈhaɪ.pɚ.lɪŋk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.pə.lɪŋk/
Division By Letters
hy-per-link
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hyperlink
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 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ɪ | ŋk | CVCC | closed |
Why Hyperlink Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hyperlink?
Hyperlink has 3 syllables, hy-per-link. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.pə.lɪŋk/.
Which syllable is stressed in hyperlink?
The first syllable, hy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hyperlink?
Hyperlink has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hyperlink into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.pə.lɪŋk. By letters, as a spelling guide, hy-per-link.