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