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