How Many Syllables In Bola?
2syllables
Bola has 2 syllables, bol-a. It is a disyllabic word.
bola
/ˈbɒl.ɑː/ UK /ˈboʊ.lɑː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/bɒl.ɑː/
Division By Letters
bol-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bola
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | b | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
Why Bola Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Bola?
Bola has 2 syllables, bol-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɒl.ɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Bola?
The first syllable, bol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Bola?
Bola has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Bola into syllables?
By sound, bɒl.ɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, bol-a.