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