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