How Many Syllables In Volvo?
2syllables
Volvo has 2 syllables, vol-vo. It is a disyllabic word.
volvo
/ˈvɒl.vəʊ/ UK /ˈvɑːl.voʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/vɒl.vəʊ/
Division By Letters
vol-vo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Volvo
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 | v | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | v | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Volvo Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Volvo?
Volvo has 2 syllables, vol-vo. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɒl.vəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Volvo?
The first syllable, vol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Volvo?
Volvo has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Volvo into syllables?
By sound, vɒl.vəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, vol-vo.