How Many Syllables In Granola?
3syllables
Granola has 3 syllables, gra-no-la. It is a trisyllabic word.
granola
/ɡrəˈnəʊ.lə/ UK /ɡrəˈnoʊ.lə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, no.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡrə.nəʊ.lə/
Division By Letters
gra-no-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Granola
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Granola Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in granola?
Granola has 3 syllables, gra-no-la. In British English it is transcribed /ɡrəˈnəʊ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in granola?
The second syllable, no, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of granola?
Granola has the structure CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide granola into syllables?
By sound, ɡrə.nəʊ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, gra-no-la.