How Many Syllables In Selah?
2syllables
Selah has 2 syllables, se-lah. It is a disyllabic word.
selah
/ˈsiː.lə/ UK /ˈsiː.lə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, se.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/siː.lə/
Division By Letters
se-lah
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Selah
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 | s | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Selah Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in selah?
Selah has 2 syllables, se-lah. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsiː.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in selah?
The first syllable, se, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of selah?
Selah has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide selah into syllables?
By sound, siː.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, se-lah.