How Many Syllables In Chekhov?
2syllables
Chekhov has 2 syllables, chekh-ov. It is a disyllabic word.
chekhov
/ˈtʃek.ɒf/ UK /ˈtʃek.ɔːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chekh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tʃek.ɒf/
Division By Letters
chekh-ov
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chekhov
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 | tʃ | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Chekhov Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Chekhov?
Chekhov has 2 syllables, chekh-ov. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃek.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in Chekhov?
The first syllable, chekh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Chekhov?
Chekhov has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Chekhov into syllables?
By sound, tʃek.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, chekh-ov.