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