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