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