How Many Syllables In Radio?
3syllables
Radio has 3 syllables, ra-di-o. It is a trisyllabic word.
radio
/ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/ UK /ˈreɪ.di.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/V
Division By Sound
/reɪ.di.əʊ/
Division By Letters
ra-di-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Radio
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 | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Radio Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ 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 radio?
Radio has 3 syllables, ra-di-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in radio?
The first syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of radio?
Radio has the structure CV/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide radio into syllables?
By sound, reɪ.di.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ra-di-o.