How Many Syllables In Silo?
2syllables
Silo has 2 syllables, si-lo. It is a disyllabic word.
silo
/ˈsaɪ.ləʊ/ UK /ˈsaɪ.loʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, si.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/saɪ.ləʊ/
Division By Letters
si-lo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Silo
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 | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Silo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in silo?
Silo has 2 syllables, si-lo. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪ.ləʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in silo?
The first syllable, si, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of silo?
Silo has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide silo into syllables?
By sound, saɪ.ləʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, si-lo.