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