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