How Many Syllables In Tarantula?
4syllables
Tarantula has 4 syllables, ta-ran-tu-la. It is a polysyllabic word.
tarantula
/təˈræn.tʃʊ.lə/ UK /təˈræn.tʃʊ.lə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ran.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tə.ræn.tʃʊ.lə/
Division By Letters
ta-ran-tu-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tarantula
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | tʃ | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Tarantula Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tarantula?
Tarantula has 4 syllables, ta-ran-tu-la. In British English it is transcribed /təˈræn.tʃʊ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in tarantula?
The second syllable, ran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tarantula?
Tarantula has the structure CV/CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tarantula into syllables?
By sound, tə.ræn.tʃʊ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ta-ran-tu-la.