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