How Many Syllables In Warsaw?
2syllables
Warsaw has 2 syllables, war-saw. It is a disyllabic word.
warsaw
/ˈwɔː.sɔː/ UK /ˈwɔːr.sɔː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, war.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/wɔː.sɔː/
Division By Letters
war-saw
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Warsaw
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 | w | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Warsaw Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Warsaw?
Warsaw has 2 syllables, war-saw. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɔː.sɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Warsaw?
The first syllable, war, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Warsaw?
Warsaw has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Warsaw into syllables?
By sound, wɔː.sɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, war-saw.