How Many Syllables In Mandela?
3syllables
Mandela has 3 syllables, man-del-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
mandela
/mænˈdel.ə/ UK /mænˈdel.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, del.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mæn.del.ə/
Division By Letters
man-del-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mandela
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 | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | d | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Mandela Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Mandela?
Mandela has 3 syllables, man-del-a. In British English it is transcribed /mænˈdel.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Mandela?
The second syllable, del, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Mandela?
Mandela has the structure CVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Mandela into syllables?
By sound, mæn.del.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-del-a.