How Many Syllables In Sorrow?
2syllables
Sorrow has 2 syllables, sorr-ow. It is a disyllabic word.
sorrow
/ˈsɒr.əʊ/ UK /ˈsɑːr.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sorr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sɒr.əʊ/
Division By Letters
sorr-ow
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sorrow
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 | s | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Sorrow Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sorrow?
Sorrow has 2 syllables, sorr-ow. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɒr.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in sorrow?
The first syllable, sorr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sorrow?
Sorrow has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sorrow into syllables?
By sound, sɒr.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sorr-ow.