How Many Syllables In Ife?
2syllables
Ife has 2 syllables, i-fɛ. It is a disyllabic word.
ifɛ
/i.fɛ̀/ UK /i.fɛ̀/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/i.fɛ/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ife
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 2 | f | ɛ | – | CV | open |
Why Ife Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorùbá: the town (Ifẹ̀) | /i.fɛ̀/ | /i.fɛ̀/ | 2 |
| Yorùbá: love (ìfẹ́) | /ì.fɛ́/ | /ì.fɛ́/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Ife?
Ife has 2 syllables, i-fɛ. In British English it is transcribed /i.fɛ̀/.
What is the syllable structure of Ife?
Ife has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Ife into syllables?
By sound, i.fɛ. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.