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