How Many Syllables In Handover?
3syllables
Handover has 3 syllables, hand-o-ver. It is a trisyllabic word.
handover
/ˈhænd.əʊ.və/ UK /ˈhænd.oʊ.vɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hand.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/hænd.əʊ.və/
Division By Letters
hand-o-ver
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Handover
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 | nd | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Handover Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /nd/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in handover?
Handover has 3 syllables, hand-o-ver. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhænd.əʊ.və/.
Which syllable is stressed in handover?
The first syllable, hand, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of handover?
Handover has the structure CVCC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide handover into syllables?
By sound, hænd.əʊ.və. By letters, as a spelling guide, hand-o-ver.