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