How Many Syllables In Lower?
2syllables
Lower has 2 syllables, low-er. It is a disyllabic word.
lower
/ˈləʊ.ə/ UK /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ US
Lower can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈləʊə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, low.
Syllable Structure
CV/V
Division By Sound
/ləʊ.ə/
Division By Letters
low-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lower
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Lower Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈləʊ.ə/ | /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈləʊə/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lower?
Lower has 2 syllables, low-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈləʊ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in lower?
The first syllable, low, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lower?
Lower has the structure CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lower into syllables?
By sound, ləʊ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, low-er.