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