How Many Syllables In Adeola?
4syllables
Adeola has 4 syllables, a-de-o-la. It is a polysyllabic word.
adeola
/ɑːˈdeɪ.ɔː.lɑː/ UK /ɑːˈdeɪ.ɔː.lɑː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, de.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑː.deɪ.ɔː.lɑː/
Division By Letters
a-de-o-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adeola
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 4 | l | ɑː | – | CV | open |
Why Adeola Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Adeola?
Adeola has 4 syllables, a-de-o-la. In British English it is transcribed /ɑːˈdeɪ.ɔː.lɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Adeola?
The second syllable, de, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Adeola?
Adeola has the structure V/CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Adeola into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.deɪ.ɔː.lɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-de-o-la.