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