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