How Many Syllables In Governor?
3syllables
Governor has 3 syllables, gov-er-nor. It is a trisyllabic word.
governor
/ˈɡʌv.ə.nə/ UK /ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gov.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡʌv.ə.nə/
Division By Letters
gov-er-nor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Governor
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 | ɡ | ʌ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Governor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in governor?
Governor has 3 syllables, gov-er-nor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌv.ə.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in governor?
The first syllable, gov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of governor?
Governor has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide governor into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌv.ə.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, gov-er-nor.