How Many Syllables In Dower?
2syllables
Dower has 2 syllables, dow-er. It is a disyllabic word.
dower
/ˈdaʊ.ə/ UK /ˈdaʊ.ɚ/ US
Dower can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈdaʊə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dow.
Syllable Structure
CV/V
Division By Sound
/daʊ.ə/
Division By Letters
dow-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dower
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 | d | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Dower Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdaʊ.ə/ | /ˈdaʊ.ɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈdaʊə/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dower?
Dower has 2 syllables, dow-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaʊ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in dower?
The first syllable, dow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dower?
Dower has the structure CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dower into syllables?
By sound, daʊ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dow-er.