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