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