How Many Syllables In Azikiwe?
4syllables
Azikiwe has 4 syllables, az-i-ki-we. It is a polysyllabic word.
azikiwe
/ˌæz.ɪˈkiː.weɪ/ UK /ˌæz.ɪˈkiː.weɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ki.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/æz.ɪ.kiː.weɪ/
Division By Letters
az-i-ki-we
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Azikiwe
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 | – | æ | z | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | k | iː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Azikiwe Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Azikiwe?
Azikiwe has 4 syllables, az-i-ki-we. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæz.ɪˈkiː.weɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Azikiwe?
The third syllable, ki, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Azikiwe?
Azikiwe has the structure VC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Azikiwe into syllables?
By sound, æz.ɪ.kiː.weɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, az-i-ki-we.