How Many Syllables In Perhaps?
2syllables
Perhaps has 2 syllables, per-haps. It is a disyllabic word.
perhaps
/pəˈhæps/ UK /pɚˈhæps/ US
Perhaps can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /præps/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, haps.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pə.hæps/
Division By Letters
per-haps
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Perhaps
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | h | æ | ps | CVCC | closed |
Why Perhaps Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /pəˈhæps/ | /pɚˈhæps/ | 2 |
| Also | /præps/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in perhaps?
Perhaps has 2 syllables, per-haps. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈhæps/.
Which syllable is stressed in perhaps?
The second syllable, haps, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of perhaps?
Perhaps has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide perhaps into syllables?
By sound, pə.hæps. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-haps.