How Many Syllables In Hypocrite?
3syllables
Hypocrite has 3 syllables, hyp-o-crite. It is a trisyllabic word.
hypocrite
/ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/ UK /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hyp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/hɪp.ə.krɪt/
Division By Letters
hyp-o-crite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hypocrite
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 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | kr | ɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Hypocrite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hypocrite?
Hypocrite has 3 syllables, hyp-o-crite. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in hypocrite?
The first syllable, hyp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hypocrite?
Hypocrite has the structure CVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hypocrite into syllables?
By sound, hɪp.ə.krɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, hyp-o-crite.