How Many Syllables In Volcano?
3syllables
Volcano has 3 syllables, vol-ca-no. It is a trisyllabic word.
volcano
/vɒlˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ UK /vɑːlˈkeɪ.noʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/vɒl.keɪ.nəʊ/
Division By Letters
vol-ca-no
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Volcano
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Volcano Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in volcano?
Volcano has 3 syllables, vol-ca-no. In British English it is transcribed /vɒlˈkeɪ.nəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in volcano?
The second syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of volcano?
Volcano has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide volcano into syllables?
By sound, vɒl.keɪ.nəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, vol-ca-no.