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