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