How Many Syllables In Barrow?
2syllables
Barrow has 2 syllables, barr-ow. It is a disyllabic word.
barrow
/ˈbær.əʊ/ UK /ˈber.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, barr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/bær.əʊ/
Division By Letters
barr-ow
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Barrow
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 | b | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Barrow Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in barrow?
Barrow has 2 syllables, barr-ow. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbær.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in barrow?
The first syllable, barr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of barrow?
Barrow has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide barrow into syllables?
By sound, bær.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, barr-ow.