How Many Syllables In Delhi?
2syllables
Delhi has 2 syllables, delh-i. It is a disyllabic word.
delhi
/ˈdel.i/ UK /ˈdel.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, delh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/del.i/
Division By Letters
delh-i
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Delhi
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 | d | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Delhi Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Delhi?
Delhi has 2 syllables, delh-i. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdel.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in Delhi?
The first syllable, delh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Delhi?
Delhi has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Delhi into syllables?
By sound, del.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, delh-i.