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