How Many Syllables In Tsunami?
3syllables
Tsunami has 3 syllables, tsu-na-mi. It is a trisyllabic word.
tsunami
/tsuːˈnɑː.mi/ UK /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tsuː.nɑː.mi/
Division By Letters
tsu-na-mi
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tsunami
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ts | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | i | – | CV | open |
Why Tsunami Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tsunami?
Tsunami has 3 syllables, tsu-na-mi. In British English it is transcribed /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/.
Which syllable is stressed in tsunami?
The second syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tsunami?
Tsunami has the structure CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tsunami into syllables?
By sound, tsuː.nɑː.mi. By letters, as a spelling guide, tsu-na-mi.