How Many Syllables In AU?
2syllables
AU has 2 syllables, a-u. It is a disyllabic word.
au
/ˌeɪˈjuː/ UK /ˌeɪˈjuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, u.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/eɪ.juː/
Division By Letters
a-u
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of AU
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | j | uː | – | CV | open |
Why AU Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in AU?
AU has 2 syllables, a-u. In British English it is transcribed /ˌeɪˈjuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in AU?
The second syllable, u, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of AU?
AU has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide AU into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.juː. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-u.