How Many Syllables In Khartoum?
2syllables
Khartoum has 2 syllables, khar-toum. It is a disyllabic word.
khartoum
/kɑːˈtuːm/ UK /kɑːrˈtuːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, toum.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɑː.tuːm/
Division By Letters
khar-toum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Khartoum
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | uː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Khartoum Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Khartoum?
Khartoum has 2 syllables, khar-toum. In British English it is transcribed /kɑːˈtuːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in Khartoum?
The second syllable, toum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Khartoum?
Khartoum has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Khartoum into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.tuːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, khar-toum.