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