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