How Many Syllables In Keyhole?
2syllables
Keyhole has 2 syllables, key-hole. It is a disyllabic word.
keyhole
/ˈkiː.həʊl/ UK /ˈkiː.hoʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, key.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kiː.həʊl/
Division By Letters
key-hole
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Keyhole
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 | k | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | h | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Keyhole Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in keyhole?
Keyhole has 2 syllables, key-hole. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkiː.həʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in keyhole?
The first syllable, key, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of keyhole?
Keyhole has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide keyhole into syllables?
By sound, kiː.həʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, key-hole.