How Many Syllables In Narrow?
2syllables
Narrow has 2 syllables, narr-ow. It is a disyllabic word.
narrow
/ˈnær.əʊ/ UK /ˈner.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, narr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/nær.əʊ/
Division By Letters
narr-ow
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Narrow
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 | n | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Narrow 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 narrow?
Narrow has 2 syllables, narr-ow. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnær.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in narrow?
The first syllable, narr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of narrow?
Narrow has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide narrow into syllables?
By sound, nær.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, narr-ow.