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