How Many Syllables In Steward?
2syllables
Steward has 2 syllables, stew-ard. It is a disyllabic word.
steward
/ˈstjuː.əd/ UK /ˈstuː.ɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stew.
Syllable Structure
CCCV/VC
Division By Sound
/stjuː.əd/
Division By Letters
stew-ard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Steward
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 | stj | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
Why Steward Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in steward?
Steward has 2 syllables, stew-ard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstjuː.əd/.
Which syllable is stressed in steward?
The first syllable, stew, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of steward?
Steward has the structure CCCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide steward into syllables?
By sound, stjuː.əd. By letters, as a spelling guide, stew-ard.