How Many Syllables In Subhuman?
3syllables
Subhuman has 3 syllables, sub-hu-man. It is a trisyllabic word.
subhuman
/sʌbˈhjuː.mən/ UK /sʌbˈhjuː.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hu.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sʌb.hjuː.mən/
Division By Letters
sub-hu-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subhuman
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | hj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Subhuman Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /hj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subhuman?
Subhuman has 3 syllables, sub-hu-man. In British English it is transcribed /sʌbˈhjuː.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in subhuman?
The second syllable, hu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subhuman?
Subhuman has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subhuman into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.hjuː.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-hu-man.