How Many Syllables In Grower?
2syllables
Grower has 2 syllables, grow-er. It is a disyllabic word.
grower
/ˈɡrəʊ.ə/ UK /ˈɡroʊ.ɚ/ US
Grower can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈɡrəʊə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grow.
Syllable Structure
CCV/V
Division By Sound
/ɡrəʊ.ə/
Division By Letters
grow-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grower
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 | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Grower Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɡrəʊ.ə/ | /ˈɡroʊ.ɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈɡrəʊə/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in grower?
Grower has 2 syllables, grow-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡrəʊ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in grower?
The first syllable, grow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grower?
Grower has the structure CCV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grower into syllables?
By sound, ɡrəʊ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, grow-er.