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