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