How Many Syllables In Slower?
2syllables
Slower has 2 syllables, slow-er. It is a disyllabic word.
slower
/ˈsləʊ.ə/ UK /ˈsloʊ.ɚ/ US
Slower can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈsləʊə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, slow.
Syllable Structure
CCV/V
Division By Sound
/sləʊ.ə/
Division By Letters
slow-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Slower
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 | sl | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Slower Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsləʊ.ə/ | /ˈsloʊ.ɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈsləʊə/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in slower?
Slower has 2 syllables, slow-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsləʊ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in slower?
The first syllable, slow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of slower?
Slower has the structure CCV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide slower into syllables?
By sound, sləʊ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, slow-er.