How Many Syllables In Wallow?
2syllables
Wallow has 2 syllables, wall-ow. It is a disyllabic word.
wallow
/ˈwɒl.əʊ/ UK /ˈwɑː.loʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wall.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/wɒl.əʊ/
Division By Letters
wall-ow
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wallow
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 | w | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Wallow 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 wallow?
Wallow has 2 syllables, wall-ow. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɒl.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in wallow?
The first syllable, wall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wallow?
Wallow has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wallow into syllables?
By sound, wɒl.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, wall-ow.