How Many Syllables In Singapore?
3syllables
Singapore has 3 syllables, sing-a-pore. It is a trisyllabic word.
singapore
/ˈsɪŋ.ə.pɔː/ UK /ˈsɪŋ.ə.pɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sing.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪŋ.ə.pɔː/
Division By Letters
sing-a-pore
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Singapore
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 | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Singapore Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Singapore?
Singapore has 3 syllables, sing-a-pore. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪŋ.ə.pɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Singapore?
The first syllable, sing, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Singapore?
Singapore has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Singapore into syllables?
By sound, sɪŋ.ə.pɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, sing-a-pore.