How Many Syllables In Coward?
2syllables
Coward has 2 syllables, cow-ard. It is a disyllabic word.
coward
/ˈkaʊ.əd/ UK /ˈkaʊ.ɚd/ US
Coward can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈkaʊəd/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cow.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/kaʊ.əd/
Division By Letters
cow-ard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coward
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 | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
Why Coward Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkaʊ.əd/ | /ˈkaʊ.ɚd/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkaʊəd/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coward?
Coward has 2 syllables, cow-ard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkaʊ.əd/.
Which syllable is stressed in coward?
The first syllable, cow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coward?
Coward has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coward into syllables?
By sound, kaʊ.əd. By letters, as a spelling guide, cow-ard.