How Many Syllables In Adetola?
4syllables
Adetola has 4 syllables, a-de-to-la. It is a polysyllabic word.
adetola
/a.dé.tɔ́.lá/ UK /a.dé.tɔ́.lá/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/a.de.tɔ.la/
Division By Letters
a-de-to-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adetola
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | a | – | V | open |
| 2 | d | e | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɔ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | a | – | CV | open |
Why Adetola Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Adetola?
Adetola has 4 syllables, a-de-to-la. In British English it is transcribed /a.dé.tɔ́.lá/.
What is the syllable structure of Adetola?
Adetola has the structure V/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Adetola into syllables?
By sound, a.de.tɔ.la. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-de-to-la.