How Many Syllables In Cilantro?
3syllables
Cilantro has 3 syllables, ci-lan-tro. It is a trisyllabic word.
cilantro
/sɪˈlæn.trəʊ/ UK /sɪˈlɑːn.troʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lan.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/sɪ.læn.trəʊ/
Division By Letters
ci-lan-tro
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cilantro
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | tr | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
Why Cilantro Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cilantro?
Cilantro has 3 syllables, ci-lan-tro. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈlæn.trəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in cilantro?
The second syllable, lan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cilantro?
Cilantro has the structure CV/CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cilantro into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.læn.trəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ci-lan-tro.