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