How Many Syllables In Seahorse?
2syllables
Seahorse has 2 syllables, sea-horse. It is a disyllabic word.
seahorse
/ˈsiː.hɔːs/ UK /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/siː.hɔːs/
Division By Letters
sea-horse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Seahorse
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | h | ɔː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Seahorse 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 seahorse?
Seahorse has 2 syllables, sea-horse. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsiː.hɔːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in seahorse?
The first syllable, sea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of seahorse?
Seahorse has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide seahorse into syllables?
By sound, siː.hɔːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, sea-horse.