How Many Syllables In Audu?
3syllables
Audu has 3 syllables, a-u-du. It is a trisyllabic word.
audu
/ʔáː.wù.dù/ UK /ʔáː.wù.dù/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʔaː.wu.du/
Division By Letters
a-u-du
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Audu
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ʔ | a | ː | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | u | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | u | – | CV | open |
Why Audu Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Audu?
Audu has 3 syllables, a-u-du. In British English it is transcribed /ʔáː.wù.dù/.
What is the syllable structure of Audu?
Audu has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Audu into syllables?
By sound, ʔaː.wu.du. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-u-du.