How Many Syllables In Grovel?
2syllables
Grovel has 2 syllables, grov-el. It is a disyllabic word.
grovel
/ˈɡrɒv.əl/ UK /ˈɡrɑː.vəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grov.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡrɒv.əl/
Division By Letters
grov-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grovel
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 | ɡr | ɒ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Grovel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in grovel?
Grovel has 2 syllables, grov-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡrɒv.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in grovel?
The first syllable, grov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grovel?
Grovel has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grovel into syllables?
By sound, ɡrɒv.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, grov-el.