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