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