How Many Syllables In Cover?
2syllables
Cover has 2 syllables, cov-er. It is a disyllabic word.
cover
/ˈkʌv.ə/ UK /ˈkʌv.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cov.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kʌv.ə/
Division By Letters
cov-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cover
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 | k | ʌ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Cover Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cover?
Cover has 2 syllables, cov-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌv.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in cover?
The first syllable, cov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cover?
Cover has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cover into syllables?
By sound, kʌv.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cov-er.