How Many Syllables In ECOWAS?
3syllables
ECOWAS has 3 syllables, ec-o-was. It is a trisyllabic word.
ecowas
/ˈek.ə.wɒs/ UK /ˈek.ə.wɑːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ec.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ek.ə.wɒs/
Division By Letters
ec-o-was
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of ECOWAS
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 | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | w | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
Why ECOWAS Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ECOWAS?
ECOWAS has 3 syllables, ec-o-was. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.ə.wɒs/.
Which syllable is stressed in ECOWAS?
The first syllable, ec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ECOWAS?
ECOWAS has the structure VC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ECOWAS into syllables?
By sound, ek.ə.wɒs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ec-o-was.