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