How Many Syllables In Eyebrow?
2syllables
Eyebrow has 2 syllables, eye-brow. It is a disyllabic word.
eyebrow
/ˈaɪ.braʊ/ UK /ˈaɪ.braʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, eye.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV
Division By Sound
/aɪ.braʊ/
Division By Letters
eye-brow
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eyebrow
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 | – | aɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | br | aʊ | – | CCV | open |
Why Eyebrow Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eyebrow?
Eyebrow has 2 syllables, eye-brow. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaɪ.braʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in eyebrow?
The first syllable, eye, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eyebrow?
Eyebrow has the structure V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eyebrow into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.braʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, eye-brow.