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