How Many Syllables In Sisterhood?
3syllables
Sisterhood has 3 syllables, sis-ter-hood. It is a trisyllabic word.
sisterhood
/ˈsɪs.tə.hʊd/ UK /ˈsɪs.tɚ.hʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɪs.tə.hʊd/
Division By Letters
sis-ter-hood
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sisterhood
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | h | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Sisterhood Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sisterhood?
Sisterhood has 3 syllables, sis-ter-hood. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪs.tə.hʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in sisterhood?
The first syllable, sis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sisterhood?
Sisterhood has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sisterhood into syllables?
By sound, sɪs.tə.hʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, sis-ter-hood.