How Many Syllables In Hypnotise?
3syllables
Hypnotise has 3 syllables, hyp-no-tise. It is a trisyllabic word.
hypnotise
/ˈhɪp.nə.taɪz/ UK /ˈhɪp.nə.t̬aɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hyp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɪp.nə.taɪz/
Division By Letters
hyp-no-tise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hypnotise
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 | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Hypnotise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hypnotise?
Hypnotise has 3 syllables, hyp-no-tise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɪp.nə.taɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in hypnotise?
The first syllable, hyp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hypnotise?
Hypnotise has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hypnotise into syllables?
By sound, hɪp.nə.taɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, hyp-no-tise.