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