How Many Syllables In Widower?
3syllables
Widower has 3 syllables, wid-ow-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
widower
/ˈwɪd.əʊ.ə/ UK /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wid.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/V
Division By Sound
/wɪd.əʊ.ə/
Division By Letters
wid-ow-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Widower
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 |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Widower Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in widower?
Widower has 3 syllables, wid-ow-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪd.əʊ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in widower?
The first syllable, wid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of widower?
Widower has the structure CVC/V/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide widower into syllables?
By sound, wɪd.əʊ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, wid-ow-er.