How Many Syllables In Banana?
3syllables
Banana has 3 syllables, ba-na-na. It is a trisyllabic word.
banana
/bəˈnɑː.nə/ UK /bəˈnæn.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/bə.nɑː.nə/
Division By Letters
ba-na-na
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Banana
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Banana Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in banana?
Banana has 3 syllables, ba-na-na. In British English it is transcribed /bəˈnɑː.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in banana?
The second syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of banana?
Banana has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide banana into syllables?
By sound, bə.nɑː.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ba-na-na.