How Many Syllables In Ayodele?
4syllables
Ayodele has 4 syllables, a-yod-e-le. It is a polysyllabic word.
ayodele
/ɑːˈjɒd.eɪ.leɪ/ UK /ɑːˈjɔː.deɪ.leɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, yod.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑː.jɒd.eɪ.leɪ/
Division By Letters
a-yod-e-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ayodele
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | j | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Ayodele Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Ayodele?
Ayodele has 4 syllables, a-yod-e-le. In British English it is transcribed /ɑːˈjɒd.eɪ.leɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Ayodele?
The second syllable, yod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Ayodele?
Ayodele has the structure V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Ayodele into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.jɒd.eɪ.leɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-yod-e-le.