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