How Many Syllables In Cairo?
2syllables
Cairo has 2 syllables, cai-ro. It is a disyllabic word.
cairo
/ˈkaɪ.rəʊ/ UK /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kaɪ.rəʊ/
Division By Letters
cai-ro
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cairo
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 | k | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Cairo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Cairo?
Cairo has 2 syllables, cai-ro. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkaɪ.rəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Cairo?
The first syllable, cai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Cairo?
Cairo has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Cairo into syllables?
By sound, kaɪ.rəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, cai-ro.