How Many Syllables In Hypotenuse?
4syllables
Hypotenuse has 4 syllables, hy-pot-e-nuse. It is a polysyllabic word.
hypotenuse
/haɪˈpɒt.ə.njuːz/ UK /haɪˈpɑː.t̬ə.nuːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pot.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/haɪ.pɒt.ə.njuːz/
Division By Letters
hy-pot-e-nuse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hypotenuse
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 | p | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | nj | uː | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Hypotenuse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /nj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hypotenuse?
Hypotenuse has 4 syllables, hy-pot-e-nuse. In British English it is transcribed /haɪˈpɒt.ə.njuːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in hypotenuse?
The second syllable, pot, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hypotenuse?
Hypotenuse has the structure CV/CVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hypotenuse into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.pɒt.ə.njuːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, hy-pot-e-nuse.