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