How Many Syllables In Shower?
2syllables
Shower has 2 syllables, show-er. It is a disyllabic word.
shower
/ˈʃaʊ.ə/ UK /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ US
Shower can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈʃaʊə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, show.
Syllable Structure
CV/V
Division By Sound
/ʃaʊ.ə/
Division By Letters
show-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shower
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 | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Shower Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈʃaʊ.ə/ | /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈʃaʊə/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shower?
Shower has 2 syllables, show-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃaʊ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in shower?
The first syllable, show, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shower?
Shower has the structure CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shower into syllables?
By sound, ʃaʊ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, show-er.