How Many Syllables In Overflow?
3syllables
Overflow has 3 syllables, o-ver-flow. It is a trisyllabic word.
overflow
/ˌəʊ.vəˈfləʊ/ UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈfloʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, flow.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/əʊ.və.fləʊ/
Division By Letters
o-ver-flow
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overflow
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | fl | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
Why Overflow Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /fl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb | /ˌəʊ.vəˈfləʊ/ | /ˌoʊ.vɚˈfloʊ/ | 3 |
| Noun | /ˈəʊ.və.fləʊ/ | /ˈoʊ.vɚ.floʊ/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overflow?
Overflow has 3 syllables, o-ver-flow. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊ.vəˈfləʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in overflow?
The third syllable, flow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overflow?
Overflow has the structure V/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overflow into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.və.fləʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ver-flow.