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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable half
  • 4 letters
Syllables
half has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/hæf/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide half into syllables?

half divides as half. half has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in half?

Half has 1 syllable (half).

Which syllable is stressed in half?

The stressed syllable in half is half. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce half?

/hæf/ in American English.