How Many Syllables In Show-off?
2syllables
Show-off has 2 syllables, show-off. It is a disyllabic word.
showoff
/ˈʃəʊ.ɒf/ UK /ˈʃoʊ.ɔːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, show.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ʃəʊ.ɒf/
Division By Letters
show-off
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Show-off
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Show-off Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in show-off?
Show-off has 2 syllables, show-off. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃəʊ.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in show-off?
The first syllable, show, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of show-off?
Show-off has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide show-off into syllables?
By sound, ʃəʊ.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, show-off.