How Many Syllables In Okra?
2syllables
Okra has 2 syllables, o-kra. It is a disyllabic word.
okra
/ˈəʊ.krə/ UK /ˈoʊ.krə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, o.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV
Division By Sound
/əʊ.krə/
Division By Letters
o-kra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Okra
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | kr | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Okra Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈəʊ.krə/ | /ˈoʊ.krə/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈɒk.rə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in okra?
Okra has 2 syllables, o-kra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈəʊ.krə/.
Which syllable is stressed in okra?
The first syllable, o, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of okra?
Okra has the structure V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide okra into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.krə. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-kra.