How Many Syllables In Diana?
3syllables
Diana has 3 syllables, di-an-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
diana
/daɪˈæn.ə/ UK /daɪˈæn.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/V
Division By Sound
/daɪ.æn.ə/
Division By Letters
di-an-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diana
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Diana Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Diana?
Diana has 3 syllables, di-an-a. In British English it is transcribed /daɪˈæn.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Diana?
The second syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Diana?
Diana has the structure CV/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Diana into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.æn.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-an-a.