How Many Syllables In Andrew?
2syllables
Andrew has 2 syllables, an-drew. It is a disyllabic word.
andrew
/ˈæn.druː/ UK /ˈæn.druː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV
Division By Sound
/æn.druː/
Division By Letters
an-drew
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Andrew
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 | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | dr | uː | – | CCV | open |
Why Andrew Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Andrew?
Andrew has 2 syllables, an-drew. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæn.druː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Andrew?
The first syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Andrew?
Andrew has the structure VC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Andrew into syllables?
By sound, æn.druː. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-drew.