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