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