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