How Many Syllables In Pothole?
2syllables
Pothole has 2 syllables, poth-ole. It is a disyllabic word.
pothole
/ˈpɒt.həʊl/ UK /ˈpɑːt.hoʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, poth.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɒt.həʊl/
Division By Letters
poth-ole
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pothole
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 | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | h | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Pothole Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pothole?
Pothole has 2 syllables, poth-ole. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɒt.həʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in pothole?
The first syllable, poth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pothole?
Pothole has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pothole into syllables?
By sound, pɒt.həʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, poth-ole.