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