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