How Many Syllables In Power?
1syllable
Power has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
power
/paʊə/ UK /paʊr/ US
Power can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈpaʊ.ə/).
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/paʊə/
Division By Letters
power
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Power
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | aʊə | – | CV | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /paʊə/ | /paʊr/ | 1 |
| Also | /ˈpaʊ.ə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in power?
Power has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /paʊə/.
What is the syllable structure of power?
Power has the structure CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.