How Many Syllables In Odour?
2syllables
Odour has 2 syllables, o-dour. It is a disyllabic word.
odour
/ˈəʊ.də/ UK /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, o.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/əʊ.də/
Division By Letters
o-dour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Odour
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Odour Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in odour?
Odour has 2 syllables, o-dour. In British English it is transcribed /ˈəʊ.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in odour?
The first syllable, o, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of odour?
Odour has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide odour into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-dour.