How Many Syllables In Withdraw?
2syllables
Withdraw has 2 syllables, with-draw. It is a disyllabic word.
withdraw
/wɪðˈdrɔː/ UK /wɪðˈdrɔː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, draw.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/wɪð.drɔː/
Division By Letters
with-draw
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Withdraw
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | ɪ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | dr | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
Why Withdraw Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in withdraw?
Withdraw has 2 syllables, with-draw. In British English it is transcribed /wɪðˈdrɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in withdraw?
The second syllable, draw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of withdraw?
Withdraw has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide withdraw into syllables?
By sound, wɪð.drɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, with-draw.