How Many Syllables In Sainthood?
2syllables
Sainthood has 2 syllables, sain-thood. It is a disyllabic word.
sainthood
/ˈseɪnt.hʊd/ UK /ˈseɪnt.hʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sain.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/seɪnt.hʊd/
Division By Letters
sain-thood
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sainthood
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 | s | eɪ | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | h | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Sainthood 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 sainthood?
Sainthood has 2 syllables, sain-thood. In British English it is transcribed /ˈseɪnt.hʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in sainthood?
The first syllable, sain, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sainthood?
Sainthood has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sainthood into syllables?
By sound, seɪnt.hʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, sain-thood.