How Many Syllables In Shovel?
2syllables
Shovel has 2 syllables, shov-el. It is a disyllabic word.
shovel
/ˈʃʌv.əl/ UK /ˈʃʌv.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, shov.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ʃʌv.əl/
Division By Letters
shov-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shovel
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 | ʃ | ʌ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Shovel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shovel?
Shovel has 2 syllables, shov-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃʌv.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in shovel?
The first syllable, shov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shovel?
Shovel has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shovel into syllables?
By sound, ʃʌv.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, shov-el.