How Many Syllables In Manhood?
2syllables
Manhood has 2 syllables, man-hood. It is a disyllabic word.
manhood
/ˈmæn.hʊd/ UK /ˈmæn.hʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæn.hʊd/
Division By Letters
man-hood
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Manhood
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 | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | h | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Manhood Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in manhood?
Manhood has 2 syllables, man-hood. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæn.hʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in manhood?
The first syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of manhood?
Manhood has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide manhood into syllables?
By sound, mæn.hʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-hood.