How Many Syllables In Taekwondo?
3syllables
Taekwondo has 3 syllables, tae-kwon-do. It is a trisyllabic word.
taekwondo
/ˌtaɪ.kwɒnˈdəʊ/ UK /ˌtaɪ.kwɑːnˈdoʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, do.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/taɪ.kwɒn.dəʊ/
Division By Letters
tae-kwon-do
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Taekwondo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | t | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | kw | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | d | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Taekwondo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in taekwondo?
Taekwondo has 3 syllables, tae-kwon-do. In British English it is transcribed /ˌtaɪ.kwɒnˈdəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in taekwondo?
The third syllable, do, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of taekwondo?
Taekwondo has the structure CV/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide taekwondo into syllables?
By sound, taɪ.kwɒn.dəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tae-kwon-do.