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