How Many Syllables In Govern?
2syllables
Govern has 2 syllables, gov-ern. It is a disyllabic word.
govern
/ˈɡʌv.ən/ UK /ˈɡʌv.ɚn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gov.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡʌv.ən/
Division By Letters
gov-ern
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Govern
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 | ɡ | ʌ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Govern 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 govern?
Govern has 2 syllables, gov-ern. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌv.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in govern?
The first syllable, gov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of govern?
Govern has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide govern into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌv.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, gov-ern.