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