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