How Many Syllables In Uvula?
3syllables
Uvula has 3 syllables, u-vu-la. It is a trisyllabic word.
uvula
/ˈjuː.vjə.lə/ UK /ˈjuː.vjə.lə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, u.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/juː.vjə.lə/
Division By Letters
u-vu-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uvula
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 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | vj | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Uvula Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /vj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uvula?
Uvula has 3 syllables, u-vu-la. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjuː.vjə.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in uvula?
The first syllable, u, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uvula?
Uvula has the structure CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uvula into syllables?
By sound, juː.vjə.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, u-vu-la.