How Many Syllables In Pullover?
3syllables
Pullover has 3 syllables, pull-o-ver. It is a trisyllabic word.
pullover
/ˈpʊl.əʊ.və/ UK /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pull.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/pʊl.əʊ.və/
Division By Letters
pull-o-ver
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pullover
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 | p | ʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Pullover Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pullover?
Pullover has 3 syllables, pull-o-ver. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʊl.əʊ.və/.
Which syllable is stressed in pullover?
The first syllable, pull, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pullover?
Pullover has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pullover into syllables?
By sound, pʊl.əʊ.və. By letters, as a spelling guide, pull-o-ver.